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Robert Johnson Obituary

Robert P. Johnson, Age 83, Born into Eternal Life on January 18, 2021. Beloved husband of Denise L. (nee Silvestri) for 61 years. Loving father of Mark, William (Vicki), Philip (Alice Keane), and Leslie. Proud grandpa of Mark Jr., Emily, Megan, Patrick, Jack, Austen, William, Timothy, Juliana, Gia, Audrey, Travis, and Jessica. Adored great grandfather of Maxton, and Fiona Ellyn. Beloved son of the late Wilfred and Eleanor Johnson. Dear brother of the late Judy (James) Bucko. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Alumnus of St. Gall Grammar School, De La Salle H.S., and Loyola University. Former President and CEO of Rogers Cartage (1959-1998). Former President of Illinois Trucking Association and member of National Tank Truck Association in Washington D.C. Bob was a lifelong Chicago Bears season ticket holder and overall Chicago sports fan. He was an avid golfer and a longtime member of the Olympia Fields Country Club. Family and friends will meet at Christ the King Church, 9235 S. Hamilton Ave., Chicago, IL on Saturday, January 23, 2021 for Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00am. Covid-19 guidelines for social distancing and masks to be observed by attendees. Private Interment St. Mary Cemetery. Memorials to De La Salle Institute, c/o Director of Development, 3434 S. Michigan Ave. Chicago, IL 60616 are most appreciated. Info: Heeney-Laughlin Funeral Directors, 708-636-5500 or www.heeneyfh.com

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Jan. 21, 2021.

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Larry Palka

January 22, 2021

Bob was a great guy. He always said if a family member passed that they are joining the big party in heaven with our family. Now he joined them. God Bless.

Loree Bubert

January 22, 2021

I wish to express my deepest sympathy to you, my dear friend Dee, and your family on the loss of Bob. You were so fortunate to have a wonderful lifetime together. May God Bless him and all of you.

Pat Murray

January 21, 2021

Bob was a class act through and through. So thankful to have known him since our Beverly roots. He will be missed.

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Marcia Johnson

January 21, 2021

Many grand memories of the cruises in our later years. Bob and Dee made an evening with them such good time.
To Dee and all the family, my prayers are with you all now and in the days ahead. Always remember the good times you shared with Bob. Bruce and I enjoyed his dry humor . mj

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Christ the King Church

9235 S. Hamilton Ave., Chicago, IL

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