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ROBERT LOUIS CHRIST

1948 - 2021

ROBERT LOUIS CHRIST obituary, 1948-2021, OREGON, IL

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1948

DIED

2021

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ROBERT CHRIST Obituary

Oregon, IL, Robert Louis Christ, age 72, passed away on October 28, 2021, in KSB Hospital, Dixon, IL. Robert was born on November 8, 1948, in Elgin, IL, the son of Edward Karl and Marilyn Alice (Chapman) Christ. He graduated from Larkin High School Class of 1966, Elgin Community College, graduated Armorer's course from Trinidad State Jr. College, and passed an Accident Investigators course from NIU. Robert married Janice Zimmerman on March 22, 1969 in Elgin, IL. Robert served the citizens of Elgin as a Police Officer and Police K-9 Officer for many years, retiring on January 2, 2001. Robert was a member of the Blue Knights Police Motorcycle Club, Lifetime NRA member, Police Benevolent & Protective Association, Elgin Police Pension Board, and the North American Police Work Dog Association. Robert is survived by his wife: Janice Christ, Oregon, IL; children: Edward (Kelly) Christ, Belvidere, IL and Angela (Michael) Getzelman, Hampshire, IL; grandchildren: Jenna, Ryleigh, and Piper Christ, Belvidere, IL, Willa and Caroline Getzelman, Hampshire, IL; sister: Cynthia (Christ) Nelson, Leisure Lake, IA. Robert was preceded in death by parents; and sister: Karla Christ. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, November 6, 2021, at 12:00 Noon at the Wait Ross Allanson Funeral & Cremation Service Chapel, 51 Center St., Elgin, IL, with Rev. Mark Lund officiating. There will be a private family burial in Cedar Hill Cemetery, Mt. Morris, IL. Visitation will be held on Saturday morning in the chapel from 9:30 AM until the time of service. Memorials to Trinity Lutheran Church, Mt. Morris, IL, PADS of Elgin, and/or Puppies Behind Bars. For information, 847-742-2100 or www.lairdfamilyfuneralservices.com.

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Published by Daily Herald from Nov. 3 to Nov. 5, 2021.

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Wayne Wente

October 27, 2023

My high school best bud.

Gene Wood

October 27, 2023

You and Ginny are enjoying the wonderment of Heaven now, along with your many other relatives in the Zimmermann family, and one day we will all be together again, never to part again.

Gene Wood

October 27, 2023

Bob, I/we knew you for many years and, I know that you have been an inspiration to all of us for the way you lived your life. Having lost Ginny in March of this year, I know that she is sharing your joys of heavenly life.

Wayne Wente

November 8, 2021

My heart sank knowing my high school best buddy has passed.

Many many good memories of all the activities around choir that we participated in.

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Mr.&Mrs. Gene Wood

November 4, 2021

We want to send our deepest sympathy on the passing of Bob. We are saddened to hear that news. May GOD be with you and your family at this hour of sorrow,but may you be assured that one day you will be reunited with him in Paradise. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Clyde & Mary Korlaske

November 3, 2021

We had great times at our dinner parties, etc. RIP Bob! Hugs to Jan and family

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Ray and Jayme Sundine

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Roxanne M. Laurence

November 3, 2021

Our sincere condolences in the passing of Officer Christ. He was an incredible policeman who served with integrity and duty. The city of Elgin was a much better city having him on the police force. I served in Records Division and Sarah served as a CSO, often encountering Officer Christ who treated his coworkers with respect no matter where they served within the police department.
I also worked with his sister Karla Christ at U-46 transportation department for 23 years. She was also a dedicated hard worker, and a good friend. It was an honor to know and work with them both.
My daughter and I pray they both rest in eternal peace and happiness, they are both greatly missed.

Judy Prigge

November 3, 2021

Jan and Family my sincere condolences to you all.

The Staff of Wait-Ross-Allanson Funeral Service, Inc.

November 3, 2021

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

Mona McKinley

November 2, 2021

Condolences to the family. Bob was a great cop and friend.

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51 Center Street, Elgin, IL 60120

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