Robert E. Steffke, formerly of Wood Dale, IL, beloved husband of Shirley, neeKaczmarek, for 61 years; father of three sons, Stephen(Sharon), Richard (Corinne) and Ronald (Debra); grandfather of Chris, Shawn,Robin, Jason, Becky and Kayla; great-grandfather of Eli; brother of Dorothy(Harold) Duket, David (the late Dolores) Steffke and the late Clara (the late Bill)Podracik; uncle to Chris, Mary and Brian; dear friend of Lorretta Wiesniwski.
Born in Oconomowoc, WI, Oct. 19, 1920, passed away on Aug. 19, 2009.
A son of the Great Depression who gave 3 1/2 years of his life to the Army in the European Theater as a Master Sergeant.
Recipient of the Purple Heart and Bronze Star.
General Contractor for over 40 years.
He was a skilled artist and a great organizer in keeping with his Boy Scout motto to be prepared.
The loves of his life were his family, gardening, beer can collecting, cooking and his home state.
“Badger Bob” has gone home.Memorial Visitation to be held atGeilsFuneral Home,260 W. Irving Park Rd. Wood Dale, IL on Sunday, Aug. 23 from 10 to 2 p.m. Services at 1 p.m. Interment private.
Donations to the American Lung Association, 1301 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Suite 800, Washington, DC 20004.
For info.
call, 630-766-3232 orwww.geilsfuneralhome.com
Sign Guestbook at chicagotribune.com/obituaries
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