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Robert Wilson Obituary
Born: July 12, 1952
Died: August 15, 2016
Robert J. Wilson, 64, of Sycamore, Illinois, died Monday, August 15, 2016, at his home, a devoted son.
Born July 12, 1952, in DeKalb, Illinois, the son of James and Patricia (Bowker) Wilson, Robert was a lifelong resident of DeKalb and Sycamore. He spent two years in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, where he graduated from high school. He attended Kishwaukee College.
Robert was an employee of Barber Greene, Caterpillar, and Agco. He was a proud and loyal member of the Moose Lodge, which was like family, where he was dedicated to helping others. He was an election judge since age 18, never missing once.
He is survived by his sister, Sue (Michael) Saari of Sycamore; aunts, uncles, and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Michael Dean Wilson; father, James W. Wilson; and his mother, Patricia (Bowker) Wilson.
The funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Monday, August 22, 2016, at St. John's Lutheran Church, 26555 Brickville Road, Sycamore, with the Rev. Robert W. Weinhold and the Rev. Marvin Metzger officiating. Private burial will follow at Fairview Park Cemetery in DeKalb.
Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. until the time of services, Monday, at the church.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Moose, St. John's Lutheran Church, or the donor's choice.
For information, visit www.AndersonFuneralHomeLtd.com or call 815-756-1022.
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August 21, 2016
Smiley you made Chuck and I welcome when we first moved to Sycamore. Your charming personality touched our hearts. We loved listening to your stories and jokes. You always volunteered to help others. You made a difference in the Sycamore/Dekalb community. You are dearly missed!!!
Love, Chuck and Barb Reed
Joseph japuntich
August 19, 2016
Sue and Mike, You are in my prayers I haven't seen Bobby joe for many years there wasn't a better friend or person than Bob,May God Bless you all at this most difficult time.
Jennifer McGlothlin
August 19, 2016
I will always cherish the chats we had up at the gas station. You are one of my favorite customers that I have. You will be deeply missed by all of us up there. RIP Smiley.My prayers go out to the family and friends. God bless.
Dodie Lee
August 18, 2016
Forever in my heart..
Untill we meet again the world will be forever dim. Even with this candel
Dora ( Dodie Lee
August 18, 2016
Broken hearted is all iv felt since you Departed.
The heavens have a new angel now .
I just can heart you and my twin swapping stories about me..
You will aways be in my heart bob..
Glenna
August 18, 2016
You were a good friend & a good time, it's is awful that something like this happened to you & your Mom when you always went above & beyond to help others.
R.I.P. my friend.
Lisa Garriott
August 18, 2016
smiley I loved working with you at catipillar, always joking around with everyone!! You will be missed by many
Dan & Lori Noethen
August 18, 2016
When someone we love dies, it seems as if time stands still. And silence... a quiet sadness... often can be felt, not just heard, a longing for one more day... one more word... one more touch... And we may not understand why God chose to have him leave this earth so soon, or why he had to leave before we were ready to say goodbye, but little by little, we will begin to remember not just that he died, but that he lived. And that his life gave us memories too beautiful to forget. We will see him again someday, in a heavenly place where there is no parting. A place where there are no words that mean goodbye. Smiley, you will be missed by many of your Brothers and Sisters of The Loyal Order of Moose and Women of the Moose. You will always be in our hearts for all the good you did in this world. Such a tragedy. Sincerely Dan & Lori Noethen
john perri
August 18, 2016
YOU WILL BE MISSED BY MANY. GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.
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