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Robert Bollacker Obituary

ROBERT J. BOLLACKER "BOB" ST. JOHN, IN FORMERLY OF LANSING, IL Robert J. Bollacker, "Bob", age 73, late of St. John, IN and formerly of Lansing, IL passed away on Wednesday, December 7, 2016. Beloved husband of Sue (nee Marose) for 53 years. Loving father of Kathy (Ben) Vannest of Vicksburg, MI, Bob (Carol) Bollacker, Jr. of Midlothian, IL and Sandra (Jeff) Kessler of Munster, IN. Cherished grandfather of Miranda Kessler, Ryan (Tracy) Kessler, Amanda Bollacker, Jessie Bollacker, Brett Kessler and Paige Kessler. Great-grandfather of Korbyn and Lillian. Dear brother of William (Mary Kay) Bollacker. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Former owner of Boz Hot Dogs of Lansing, IL and Lynwood, IL. Bob was a former driver for Canfield's Beverage Co. Visitation Friday, December 9, 2016 from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Elmwood Funeral Chapel 11300 West 97th Lane (1/2 block west of U. S. 41 / Wicker Ave. at 97th Street) St. John, IN 46373. Robert will Lie in State on Saturday, December 10, 2016 at Holy Shepherd Lutheran Church 9770 Keilman St. John, IN from 10:00 a.m. until time of Funeral Services at 11:00 a.m. Pastor John Kost, officiating. Interment Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery Schererville, IN. 219-365-3474 www.elmwoodchapel.com

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Published by The Times on Dec. 9, 2016.

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Jennifer Metzger-Ulloa

December 9, 2016

Im so sorry to hear of Bobs passing..He will always be a memory of when i worked for him a long time ago...A great Boss he was.Prayers go out to his family..May you have comfort and peace at this sad time.

Kathy Barger

December 9, 2016

My deepest condolences to Sue, the children and grandchildren/great grandchildren with the loss of someone who was a very kind, loving and giving man. May you feel the presence and peace of God during these difficult times. Kathy Barger

Bonnie Dzurovcik

December 9, 2016

May God be with his family in this time of sorrow. My deepest Sympathy.

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