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Robert Conner Obituary

Conner, Robert T. 69, passed August 7. Terry was a 30 year veteran of the Park Ridge Fire Dept. a distinguished paramedic. He is survived by his five children, Theresa, Tommy, Robert, Elizabeth, Sean, and six grandchildren. A simple man who loved being a firefighter, retired in 1996 and moved to Arizona for a short time and then pursued his retirement dream of owning an RV and seeing America. He was surrounded by his children when he passed, A man who was a hero to many, mostly to his children and grandchildren will be laid to rest in September. In his memory we ask that donations be made in his name to the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Aug. 11, 2010.

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