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ROBERT BOLLWEG Obituary

Robert J. Bollweg lifelong resident of Wheaton Robert J. Bollweg, 83, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his loving family on Friday, Dec. 2, 2011. Born Dec. 23, 1927, Bob graduated from St. Michael's School and Wheaton High School. In 1968, he founded Bob Bollweg Plumbing. An avid sportsman, Bob loved participating in all sports when he wasn't busy attending the sporting events of any of his grandchildren or great-grandchildren. A self-taught guitarist, Bob also sang in the church choir and the West Towns Barbershop Chorus. Bob was proud to have served his country as a member of the Army Air Corps and the Marine Corps. He is survived by his beloved wife of 58 years, "Herbie" (nee Doyle); his loving children, Bonnie (Ron) Fedyski, Bob (Shawn), Peggy (Mike) Lowe, Margie (Angelo) Pilalis and Amy (Jim) Brinkman; 19 adoring grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be from 2 to 7 p.m. Sunday, at Williams-Kampp Funeral Home, 430 E. Roosevelt Road (one block east of Naperville Road), Wheaton. Funeral Mass will be held at 11:30 a.m. Monday, at St. Michael Church, Wheaton. Please meet at church. Interment will be in St. Michael Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hellenic Ministries/The Hope Center, St. Michael Church or CNS Hospice. For funeral information, call 630-668-0016 or visit www.williams-kampp.com.

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Published by Daily Herald from Dec. 3 to Dec. 4, 2011.

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December 8, 2011

Dear Herbie and family,

We were so sorry to hear about Bob.

Dick and Julie Geiersbach

December 5, 2011

Bonnie, Amy and all of the family. Just another Sweet Adeline posting her thoughts. We are a singing family and hurt when any of our friends lose a loved one. I know how much you loved your father and my prayers and thoughts are with you today. I know he was a wonderful father to you both and I can tell that that smile of his went a long way to everyone he knew. Jerilee Inghram

December 3, 2011

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