Arlington Heights, Illinois
1939 - 2016
Robert William "Bob" Deiker Jr. died peacefully at the St. Cloud, Minnesota Veterans Administration Hospital on April 25, 2016. Bob was born in Peoria, Illinois, on August 17, 1939. He attended York High School in Elmhurst, Illinois and joined the U.S. Air Force in 1962, specializing in aerial...
Read MoreA great surprise for a little girl when the grandpa she hardly knew showed up one day at her house with tons of gifts for her little brother and her. It is a memory that I have never forgotten, and treasure since it is one of the few I was blessed to have with him.
Much love,
Georgia
Georgia Deiker
May 06, 2016 | Glendale Heights, IL
Rest in peace, Uncle Bobby.
-Jenny Deiker Restivo
May 02, 2016
Bob, Thank You for being a Good Grandfather, and making time to see Me and My sister when we were Children, and Most of All Thank You for Your service for This Great Country.. Love, Andrew Deiker
Andrew Deiker
May 02, 2016 | Glendale Heights, IL
He was a great dad! His stories were the stuff of legend. He was always patient and supportive no matter what the situation. He encouraged my interests. He was always there to cheer me on at a power lifting meet or a high school football game. On many occasions he went above and beyond to help me with my silly requests such as driving all the way to Highland Park, Illinois to see the original Batmobile from the Batman TV Series, finding the perfect World War Two army helmet or accompanying me...
William Deiker
May 02, 2016 | Glendale Heights, IL
