Robert S. Rydz Sr., age 81, lifelong of South Chicago, beloved husband of the late Ann, nee Wagner; loving father of Ann Marie (Kenneth) Rusiniak, Robert (Barbara) Rydz Jr., Paul and Victor Rydz; devoted grandfather of Jennifer (Mark) Perez, Andrew (Lani) Rusiniak and Robert (Joelle McSherry) Rydz III; great-grandfather of Madison and Loren Perez and Anne McSherry; dearest brother of Dorothy Kalocinski and preceded in death by seven sisters and one brother; uncle of many nieces and nephews. Veteran of U.S. Navy WWII. Retired electrician for Illinois Central R.R. Member of Illiana A.L. Post #220. Visitation Thursday 2 to 9 p.m. Funeral Friday at 9:15 a.m. from the Elmwood Chapel, 11200 S. Ewing Ave., to St. Michael Church. Mass at 10 a.m. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. Please omit flowers. 773-731-2749 .
