Robert Eldon Sossie

Bob was born in Wichita, Kansas to Pete and Juanita Sossie while his father was serving in the armed forces during WWII. Bob grew up in the Chicago area. He served in Vietnam from May 1966-1968 as a medical corpsman on the battlefield, earning an expert rifle M-14 medal, a Vietnam service medal and a Vietnam campaign medal.

After military discharge, Bob worked until retirement at Ford Motor Company in Chicago as Parts Manager. In 1965, Bob married Carol DeRosa and they had a son, Richard Michael Sossie, who predeceased him. In 1981, Bob married Doris Hart. Bob was an entertainer and a story-teller. He performed regularly as Chicago Bob in local bars and grills including Front St. Station and Chase's where he did karaoke and had a loyal following in Albany and Independence.

He loved cars and bought a new candy-apple red Torino or Mustang every year. He enjoyed the Indy 500, the Chicago Auto Show, and trips back home to visit family and friends. Bob was at heart a family man, who was loyal to friends who became family. He helped those who were down on their luck, providing a roof and loaning money, making lasting friendships.

He is survived by his grandson, Nicky; sisters Marla Hoffman and Laurie Childers; brothers Frank Sossie and Mike Sossie; Aunt Phyllis Perlenfein, and numerous cousins. Bob was predeceased by his mother, Juanita, by one month.

Arrangements: Burial at Restlawn Mausoleum in Salem- August 14th at 2pm- Graveside

Service with full military honors

Public Memorial Service Fisher Funeral Home in Albany -August 15th, 10am