Robert Propoggio

Robert Propoggio, age 79, of Creal Springs, IL former long time resident of Oak Park, IL died on August 9th at his treasured Creal Springs home surrounded by his loving family. He is proceeded in death by his adored wife of 53 years, Emily (nee Szalek). Robert was the loving father of Leslie (Jeff) Perry, Ron (Suzanne), Lisa (Mark) Latham, Lynn (Terry) Leggett, Amelia (Michael) Simenson and Megan (Shaun) Pollitt and the late Lauren Miller; cherished Grandfather of 25; Great Grandfather of 3, father-in-law of John (Amy) Miller. Robert was a respected pharmacist in the Oak Park community for 28 years. He was the owner of Proper Pharmacy and counseled a myriad of patients and improved their lives. Robert was an avid lover of classical music and a zealous reader of science, science fiction and history. He was a self taught physicist with several patented scientific theories. His art of conversation was unparalleled. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to: audio books for the blind at Learning Ally at www.learningally.org or to Hospice of Southern Illinois, Inc., 305 South Illinois St, Belleville, IL 62220 (www.hospice.org). Visitation is Sunday, August 14, 2pm-6pm at Drechsler Brown and Williams Funeral Home, 203 S. Marion St, Oak Park, IL (708) 383-3191. Interment Private.