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Ciesla, Robert age 67, loving husband of Christine (nee Kulpa), proud father of Christopher (Leann), Gregory (Celeste), Kenneth (Laura) and Shannon Ciesla and foster father of many, devoted grandfather of Maximilian, Alexandra, Victor, Emilia, Jacques, Joseph and Richard, brother of Stanley (Jane), Richard, Casimir (the late Elizabeth) and George (Susan) Ciesla. Bob was the immediate past President of the Catholic Order of Foresters, a fraternal benefits company in Naperville, IL, recently retiring after 24 years of dedicated service. He served in various capacities in civic and professional organizations, but was most proud of his long-standing association with the Ilinois Right to Life Committee in Chicago. Visitation Wednesday, 3 p.m. until 9 p.m. and Thursday, 8:15 a.m., until time of Funeral 9:15 a.m., at Gibbons Funeral Home, 134 S. York Rd. (½ mile North of Saint Charles Rd.), Elmhurst. Mass of Christian Burial 10 a.m., at Saint John Vianney Catholic Church, Northlake. Interment Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery, Hillside. In lieu of flowers, Masses preferred or memorial contributions may be made to Illinois Right to Life Committee, Chicago. For funeral information please call 1-630-832-0018 or www.gibbonsfuneralhome.com To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Josh Koch
January 8, 2004
You will be missed by us all. I will miss seeing you around and keeping Judy in line. God bless you and your family! You are now in a peaceful place.
Joanne Nagle
January 7, 2004
You will be missed by all who knew and loved you. Its been a pleasure to have worked for such a kind and caring man .
God Bless you Family
Gina Ringle
January 7, 2004
Shall miss you because of your kindness to me. A great High Chief Ranger; he will be missed by all.
Kathleen Cleary
January 7, 2004
A true gentleman with a great sense of humor. I will miss working for you. God Bless your family.
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AL VAN NEVEL
January 7, 2004
We met but once (on business)yet I was impressed with the man and what he represented.
Ed Ahern
January 6, 2004
Chris,
So sorry on the loss of Bob. He was a genuine champ. May Our Lord Himself welcome him into the New Jerusalem.
Thomas L. Lepinski
January 6, 2004
I will always remember and appreciate your "fatherly" guidance and advice. You were a friend and devoted mentor.
Jay Schenk
January 6, 2004
Dear Chief,
Your love of family, country and most of all your faith have truly been an inspiration. Thank you for your example. I will miss you.
God Bless.
Mark and Pam Smerz
January 6, 2004
Dear Bob,
You were a trusted friend and a true mentor. We owe so much to you. Thank you for touching our lives in so many ways. Mark and Pam Smerz
Judy James
January 6, 2004
Good-Bye my friend. I will miss your smile, your sense of humor, your kindness.
The Gibbons Family
January 6, 2004
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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