Robert Ciesla, age 67, loving husband of Christine, nee Kulpa; proud father of Christopher (Leann), Gregory (Celeste), Kenneth (Laura) and Shannon Ciesla and foster father of many; devoted grandfather of Maximilian, Alexandra, Victor, Emilia, Jacques, Joseph and Richard; brother of Stanley (Jane), Richard, Casimir (the late Elizabeth) and George (Susan) Ciesla. Bob was the immediate past president of the Catholic Order of Foresters, a fraternal benefits company, in Naperville, IL, recently retiring after 24 years of dedicated service. He served in various capacities in civic and professional organizations, but was most proud of his long-standing association with the Illinois Right to Life Committee in Chicago. Visitation Wednesday 3 p.m. until 9 p.m. and Thursday 8:15 a.m. until time of funeral 9:15 a.m. at Gibbons Funeral Home, 134 S. York Road (1/2 mi. N of St. Charles Rd.), Elmhurst. Mass of Christian Burial 10 a.m. at Saint John Vianney Catholic Church, Northlake. Interment Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery, Hillside. In lieu of flowers, Masses preferred or memorial contributions may be made to Illinois Right to Life Committee, Chicago. For funeral information please call 630-832-0018 or www.gibbonsfuneralhome.com
