Robert Fabris

1943 - 2025

Robert Fabris
Born: February 15, 1943 in Sycamore, IL
Died: September 5, 2025 in LaMoille, IL
Robert Earl Fabris, of LaMoille, Illinois (formerly of Sandwich, Illinois) passed away in his home on Friday September 5, 2025.
Robert (Bob) was born on February 15, 1943 in Sycamore, Illinois to John and Vera (Riddell) Fabris. He grew up in Creston, Illinois and graduated from Rochelle Township High School in 1961. After high school Bob enlisted in the United States Navy and was honorably discharged after 4 years of service. During his time in the service he was stationed in Hawaii, Japan, and the Philippine Islands. His military training in electronics prepared him for a 27 year career as an electronics engineer at CTS Knights in Sandwich, Illinois. While at CTS his work included components for the guidance system on the Hubble Space Telescope. Bob continued to use his skills as a repair technician for Performance Food Group. He retired in 2007.
On September 2, 1967, Bob married Betsy Bohart in Rochelle, Illinois. Bob and Betsy built a loving home in Sandwich, where they raised their children. They often spent time camping and fishing. Bob always enjoyed a cold Old Milwaukee, and a competitive hand of euchre with family and friends. He was known for his great sense of humor, his gift for striking up a conversation with anyone, and his remarkable ability to fix or rig anything. In 1994 Bob and Betsy relocated to LaMoille, Illinois. He was a lifetime member of the Rochelle VFW Post 3878 and, for a time, a member of the Moose Lodge 1016 in Sandwich.
He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Wendell Davidson, John Fabris, and Paul Fabris, and sister-in-law Cheri Bohart. He is survived by his beloved wife of 58 years, Betsy; his two children, Ginny (Curt) Shaw of LaMoille and Rob (Hope) Fabris of Ottawa, Illinois; his grandchildren, Jordan Shaw, Ashton (Clay) Kasperski, Noah Fabris, and Lindsey Fabris; and his great-grandchildren, Colton and Walker.
Services will be held on Saturday September 20, 2025 at the Community United Methodist Church of LaMoille. Visitation will take place from 9:00am to 10:30am. A celebration of life service will begin at 10:30am with Pastor David Jungnickel officiating. Memorials in Bob's honor may be made to Rochelle VFW Post 3878 or Community United Methodist Church of LaMoille. Visit www.horner-merritt.com for online guestbook.