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Robert S. Geer

1949 - 2018

Robert S. Geer obituary, 1949-2018, Waukegan, IL

BORN

1949

DIED

2018

FUNERAL HOME

Marsh Funeral Home

305 N Cemetery Rd

Gurnee, Illinois

Robert Geer Obituary

Robert S. Geer, age 69, of Waukegan, Illinois passed away on Thursday August 2, 2018. Robert was born March 21, 1949. Survived by his loving wife of 40 yrs, Wendy (Holverson) Geer; two beloved sons, Nicholas Geer and Scott Geer; six grandchildren, Jason, Jacob, Cassandra, Alexis, Jayden and Madeleine; siblings, Carol Hebior (Ray), Lester Geer Jr, Tom Geer (Colleen), Patricia (Pidgy) Kantola, Dave Geer (Sue); and several nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents Lester Geer Sr. and Goldie Jean Geer, his sister and brother-in-law, William and Nancy Stripe; sister in law Mary Geer and great nephew Cameron Stynes and brother in law, Robert Kantola. Bob was an avid Chicago Sports fan and lover of all things Nascar. He also loved to play the lottery with his good friend Harold Richmond. In lieu of flowers please donate in his name to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. BEAR DOWN A memorial visitation for Robert will be held Saturday, August 25, 2018 from 12 PM to 2 PM at Marsh Funeral Home, 305 N Cemetery Rd, Gurnee, IL. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.MarshFuneralHome.com for the Geer family.

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Published by News Sun from Aug. 18 to Aug. 21, 2018.

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Kimberly Goodin nee Wallin

September 2, 2018

So sorry to read of Bob's passing. We first met scooping the loop in Waukegan in 1972. Stayed friends but lost track of each other. Met again when he came to visit his parents in Rhinelander. Our condolences to the family.

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Marsh Funeral Home

305 N Cemetery Rd, Gurnee, IL 60031

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