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Robert Conroy Obituary
Born in Wichita, Kan. on Nov. 6, 1927, he was a veteran of World War II, and one of the first soldiers in Korea during that conflict. He was honorably discharged and graduated from Kansas State University as a Mechanical Engineer.
He married Julia Marshall, moved to Fond du Lac, and worked for Mercury Marine. Their son, Mark, was born in 1952.
Julie passed away in 1974, and Bob later married Ann Buche, a widow with five children, in 1975.
They moved to Columbus, Wis., where Bob started All Season Sport & Marine. In 1982, they moved to Waukegan, Ill., where Bob worked at OMC until retiring in 1995.
Bob enjoyed reading, traveling, sailing, skiing, snowmobiling and racquetball. He was a private pilot and enjoyed flying. In recent years, Bob designed stained glass, cultivated geraniums, and volunteered at the Senior Center.
He is survived by his sister Marie Zenker, his wife Ann Buche Conroy, son Mark Conroy (Mary), daughter Susie Buche (John Koker), son Joe Buche (CJ Buche), daughter Martha Buche (Jim Pattison), daughter Sarah Serdin (Mark), son Jim Buche and seven loving grandchildren.
VISITATION: Visitation at Peterson and Patch Funeral Home in Waukegan, Ill. on Thursday, March 29, 2012, from 4 to 8 p.m.
SERVICES: A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Anastasia Catholic Church in Waukegan on Friday, March 30, at 10 a.m.
Instead of flowers, consider a donation in Bob's memory to St. Anastasia School in Waukegan.
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Natalie and David Riede
April 3, 2012
Please accept our deepest condolences, Ann, Mark, and Mary and to the rest of the family as well. We remember meeting Mr. Conroy at an unforgettable party and delighting in his joie de vivre and his graciousness.
We are deeply sorry for you in your loss and hope that you can find "strength in what remains behind".
Lori (Kristan) Pable
April 2, 2012
My deepest sympathy to the Conroy and Buche family. Bob left a great legacy of a life well lived and a wonderful family.
Ted Potkonjak
April 1, 2012
Dear Ann, Please accept my deepest sympathy on your loss. Your memories will keep Bob close to you always. Take care.
Liz (Berendsen) Pavelick
March 31, 2012
Dear Ann - I was so sorry to hear about Bob. May the love of your family and friends and all of your fond memories of Bob, bring you comfort at this time.
Jim Nelson
March 29, 2012
Conroy Family, I was very saddened to hear of Bob's death. He was certainly one of my most admired people. He was a great mentor, friend, a great engineer, and I am very proud of having had the pleasure of working directly with him during my career as an engineer.
I'm sure he is already checking out heaven at the helm of a boat or at the controls of an airplane.
He and his family will be in my prayers.
Jim Nelson
Fresno, Ca.
Bridget Hutchen
March 28, 2012
Dear Ann,
My deepest sympathy on the loss of your beloved husband Bob. I'll always remeber our St. Louis U outing at the Cubs' game one early May when it was snowing!
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