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ROBERT L. "BOB" ALEXANDER

1931 - 2020

ROBERT L. "BOB" ALEXANDER obituary, 1931-2020, PALATINE, IL

BORN

1931

DIED

2020

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201 North Northwest Highway

Palatine, Illinois

ROBERT ALEXANDER Obituary

PALATINE - Robert L. "Bob" Alexander passed away peacefully at home in Palatine, IL, on November 26, 2020. He is survived by his cherished wife of 68 years, April (nee Altenbernd); daughters, Sandra Jessogne (James), Micki Planert (Tod); son, Robert (Debbie); grandsons, Jason (Jacqui), Chad (Jennifer) & Brett Jessogne, Rusty (Kirsten) & Casey Planert, Brandon & Zach Alexander; and granddaughter, Natalie Alexander; nieces, Debra Stroot (Dennis), Denise Votrian (Craig); nephew, Duane Miller; great-grandchildren, Finnley, Jaxson, Cole, Mason & Afton Jessogne and one that will be arriving in April. He was preceded in death by his father, Johnny Alexander; mother, Joyce (nee Yamnitz); sister, Doris Miller; brother-in-law, Ralph Miller and nephew Gary Miller. Born on May 24, 1931 in St. Louis, MO, he spent a few years in Batesville, AR until his job in the Die Cast industry brought him to Illinois in the 1960s. A sergeant in the Marine Corps during the Korean War, he was proud to have served and was the recipient of a Purple Heart. Bob was an avid golfer and sports fan and loved to spend time with his church's men's group. Services will be held privately at Randhill Park Cemetery, Arlington Heights, IL. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Presbyterian Church of Palatine. For information, contact the Ahlgrim Family Funeral Home, Palatine, at 847-358-7411, or visit www.ahlgrimffs.com.

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Published by Daily Herald on Nov. 30, 2020.

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Norwin Merens

January 3, 2021

Bob was one of the "class" guys in Chicago's die casting industry. He always had time to mentor and work with those just starting their careers. No task was either too large or small for Bob. I first met him nearly 40 years ago after I joined the staff of the Society of Die Casting Engineers, which later became the North American Die Casting Association (NADCA). Bob initially served as a Chicago Chapter president and later as
NADCA's elected chairman. He loved the industry and the fellowship of others.

When I first met Bob, he was executive vice president at Allied Metal Co. in Chicago. He and Allied's Marvin Fink were quite a duo and truly enjoyed working with local and Midwest die casters. Later, Bob moved on to DuPage Die Casting in Niles and was an outstanding business ambassador for the Dolack Family much later in his industry career.

Bob was an outstanding family man and a good friend to many along the way. May his good name endure and for be for a blessing!

Ella Mae/Son Larry Turley

December 31, 2020

April we were so sorry to hear of Bob's death, our thoughts and prayers are with you and the Family. Hugs to you!

Jenny Kraeger

November 30, 2020

Bob was a great neighbor and friend to the Kraeger family. He will be dearly missed not only by all the neighborhood but all those that he hung out with at Spunky's! He and April were so nice after my dad went to Heaven and I have fond memories of growing up in the back yard from them and delivering the Daily Herald. God Bless, Jenny Kraeger

Anita Degumbia

November 30, 2020

Micki and family, so sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you.

Randy Hajek

November 30, 2020

I'm very sad to hear that Mr. Alexander passed away. I've known the family for many years and have fond memories.
My condolences to Mrs. Alexander and the family.

JL Myers

November 30, 2020

I am so sorry that Bob passed away. He was a wonderful man. We knew each other as friends and through school. Years ago, we played basketball together at the park district. He was warm and welcoming. April, you and Bob raised a wonderful family. I am honored to have known Bob and the Alexander family!

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