Robert Richard Lissak

Robert Richard Lissak obituary, Hines, IL

Robert Richard Lissak

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Robert Lissak Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Adolf and Powell Funeral Home & Cremation Services - Berwyn on Mar. 11, 2026.
Richard Lissak 86, passed away quietly and peacefully on March 7, 2026 at Hines VA Hospital. He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years Karren Coomer Lissak. Daughters Tina Lissak Dobslaw and Jennifer Lissak. Loving grandfather to Dakota Dobslaw, Chase Dobslaw, Fallon Dobslaw and Katie Martin. Robert grew up with his brother John in the Garfield Ridge neighborhood and graduated from Tilden HS. Robert served in the US Army SP4 E4 as part of the Military Police with the K9 unit.
He worked at Crown Cork and Seal as an inspector. He stayed busy in his retirement volunteering at the local library and became an expert Gardner. Robert enjoyed the outdoors and vacations in Wisconsin with friends and family.
"If my time comes before I can see all your dreams come true, do not let grief break your back. Wipe your tears and stand tall. I didn't raise you to be destroyed by sadness. Honor my name by helping others. Be the man/woman I always knew you could be. I'll be watching from the stars."
Robert Lissak---Husband, Father, Grandfather, most of all a Friend.
Services were private. For info 630-325-2300 or adolfservices.com

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