SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WBBM NEWSRADIO) -- The Illinois State Fair has lost someone who was part of the fair for decades.
Loved ones of Bob Vose posted to social media Monday afternoon that Vose has passed away at 94. The Vose family has been feeding fairgoers since 1966, when Bob started Vose Korndogs.
Jeff Vose, a nephew, said he believes the corn dog legacy started with five brothers and a corn dog stand, but the other brothers split off into their own ventures.
In a statement to WBBM, Bob's grandaughter Kelsie Vose said he was "so much more than corndogs" and that he was passionate about serving people at the state fair.
"He gave all he had and then some, to his community. He spoke up for those who didn’t have a voice because he truly cared about Springfield."
Vose's many roles over the years included that of alderman.
"He's active in all different parts of the community during the course from being on the first council, under this form of government with my father serving as mayor, and he's always passionate," said Springfield Mayor Jim Langfelder.
He also mentioned that Vose is also credited with beautifying the entrance to Oak Ridge Cemetery, the final resting place of Abraham Lincoln.
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