Robert J. "Bob" Preuss Sr.

Robert J. "Bob" Preuss Sr. obituary, Villa Park, IL

Robert J. "Bob" Preuss Sr.

Robert Preuss Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Steuerle Chapel - Villa Park on Jun. 3, 2025.

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Robert "Bob" J. Preuss Sr., age 94, of Villa Park. Beloved husband of the late Emily, nee Troller; loving father of Robert J. Jr. (Mary Ann), Andy (Carolyn), Sara (Dale) Damitz, Mary (Gary) Buscemi and the late John; dear son of the late Helen, nee Smith, and the late Frederick Preuss; devoted grandfather of Brian (Jenn) Damitz, Becky (Eric) Hedstrom, Amanda (Dan) Eberlein, Eric Damitz, Michael (Meghan) Preuss, Caitlin (Caleb Poe) Preuss, Matthew (Avery) Preuss, Jessica Buscemi, William Buscemi and Susan VanderSanden; great-grandfather of Colin, Noah, Sadie Damitz, Barrett and Scarlett Hedstrom, Duncan Eberlein, Rowan and Audrey Preuss, and Dustin Serrault; fond brother of Fred (Ginny) Preuss; uncle and great-uncle of many nieces and nephews.
In-State Thursday, June 5th, beginning at 9:30 AM until time of Mass at 10:15 AM at St. Alexander Catholic Church, 300 S Cornell Villa Park, Illinois. Interment Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery. In Lieu of flowers memorials to St. Alexander Chapter of St. Vincent DePaul Society are appreciated. Funeral info: steuerlefh.com or (630) 832-4161.

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