Robert Wayne Dixon

Robert Wayne Dixon obituary

Robert Wayne Dixon

Robert Dixon Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Farkas Funeral Home on Feb. 27, 2026.
Robert Wayne Dixon, age 92 passed away at home with his family at his side on Friday, February 27, 2026. He was born in Joliet, Illinois on February 9, 1934.

Survived by his wife of 69 years, Nora Dixon (Williams); son, Jeff (Brenda) Dixon; daughter, Nancy Dixon; grandson's, Michael (Angela), David (Magen), and Daniel (Alyssa) Dixon; five great grandchildren, Eliana, Bennett, Rosemary, Sophia, and JoAnna Dixon; brother, Kenneth Sohr

Preceded in death by his father, Hubert Dixon and his mother, Helen Sohr (nee Suva); brother, Ronald Sohr; sister-in-law, Mary Sohr (nee Collins)

Robert worked at Ineos for 35 years, retiring in 1999. He loved animals and rescued many thought out the years. Robert also loved to listen to Boots Randolph, hunting and fishing.

His family would like to Thank Lightways Hospice for all their loving care.

Per Robert's wishes, cremation rites have been accorded.

For more information, please call 815-725-0100 or visit www.farkasfuneralhome.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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