Robert Henry Simak

Robert Henry Simak, 82, passed away peacefully on February 5, 2025 with his loving family by his side. "Bob" was born October 31, 1942, the son of Henry and Eleanor Simak of Cicero, IL. He is preceded in death by his parents and twin sisters, Linda and Lynette. A loving and dedicated husband, father and grandfather, Bob is survived by his wife Jerilyn, his daughters Jennifer Gilmartin (husband, Keith) and Kimberly Simak (partner, David), his grandchildren Jacob (20), Abigail (19) and Kaylie (17).
Bob attended Bradley University in Peoria, IL. where he was a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity. At Bradley he met his wife of 58 years, Jerilyn Price. After graduation he joined the U.S. Air Force, serving in the Air National Guard for 6 years. Bob & Jerilyn then made a lasting home in Wheaton, IL.
Bob enjoyed a variety of interests and activities. He was a skilled bowler and loved boating, fishing, water skiing and tubing. An avid fisherman, he fished local waters and lakes in Indiana, Michigan and Minnesota, where he took many camping trips up to the Boundary Waters.
Bob also loved to travel. With his work, as an International Industrial Sales Director, he traveled worldwide. He also enjoyed traveling with family and friends, especially to Disney World (where he was the "king of the roller coasters"), summers in Michigan on White Lake and cruising the Caribbean, Alaska and the East Coast. He traveled as far as Hawaii and as close as Eagle Ridge in Galena, IL. And last, but never least, he loved to play golf with friends and his wife, Jerilyn.
As an active and involved grandparent (nicknamed Paka, by his young grandson), he attended a limitless number of football, baseball, softball, basketball and lacrosse games, many band/orchestra programs and dance recitals.
He will be missed by all those who knew him!
In lieu of flowers, his family has requested donations, in his name, be given to Tunnel To Towers Foundation.
Visitation Friday, February 14, 2025 from 3:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Williams-Kampp Funeral Home, 430 E. Roosevelt Rd. in Wheaton, IL. Memorial Mass Saturday, February 15, 2025, 10:00 AM, at St. Daniel The Prophet Catholic Church, located at 101 West Loop Road in Wheaton, IL. Interment will be private.