Robert Festle Obituary

I am pleased to once again reaffirm my previous entries. May Fr. Rob continue to rest in the peace of the lord for which he so richly deserves.

I reaffirm my 2005 entry. Fr Rob continues to be in our thoughts and prayers.

What a sad shock to see the passing of a Priest who had such a

kind influence on our family back in the 1960's at St Gall Parish.

He came to our Parish straight from

the trenches and brought with him

the most wonderful homilies - the church was alway packed when

Father Festle gave a sermon. He sent us

Christmas cards every year to Calif. until perhaps the last 4 years. There are some people who give you a sense of hope by their just being on planet earth, and Father Festle was one of them, and he will be missed.

Marlene Herman-Verhaeghe,

Susan, Robert and Rebecca

We also were inspired by Fr. Rob"s sermons when he was assigned to St. Gall"s parish. He was a remarkable priest and we feel fortunate to have shared many lunches and discussions with him and his and our dear friends, the Kerrigans (also St Gall alumni). Fr, Rob will be missed. God bless. Jerry & Betty Croke

Our Family first met Father Festle when he came to St. Theresa's in 1981. What a brilliant mind! It was a privilege to consider him a friend for over twenty years! My heart is heavy for his family but joyful for his spirit. May flights of angels sing him to his rest.

We were all saddened very much when we heard of Fr. Festle's death. For a number of years we enjoyed his sermons at St. John of the Cross parish. I remember fondly visiting with him and Buster at St. Benedict's. My daughter recalls Father speaking to her in both Russian and Elfish. Celebrating his 50th year of ordination was a special moment that we will remember for many years. May Fr. Festle be entertaining all of God's special people in heaven now that he has been welcomed into eternal life. We will miss his smile, his wit and his great compassion for all. May God bless him and his family.

Father Festle was my religion teacher during my Sophmore year at Holy Name Cathedral High School in 1958. He was a dynamic priest and wonderful teacher and I admired him very much. I was very saddened to learn of his passing as I saw him as recently as 2003 while attending Mass at St. John of the Cross Church in Western Springs. My thoughts and prayers are with Father Festle's Family. God bless.

Joanne, my deepest sympathy to you and your family on your loss.

The Korczynski Family will always remember our Pastor from St. Theresa Parish with fondness. His spiritual leadership and concern for his parishoners were always his first priority.

Shortly after Fr. Bob's ordination, I had the pleasure of meeting him at Our Lady Help of Christians. At the time we were blessed with the growth of YCW's program in some 50 Chicago parishes. He blessed us with his interest and enthusiasm, the same as Fr. Bill Gubbins of HNC. He became a special friend.

To Tom, Jackie and the rest of your family--

My sympathies on the passing of your uncle. He sounds like a wonderful man. I pray that you are all doing well!

Hope Feinglass Egan

He was a great priest and respected friend at Our Lady of Lourdes.

I'am sorry to hear of Father Festles passing. I knew him back in 1942 before he became a priest. his brother Dick and I were best of friends in grammer school.

A revered and respected name from student days at St. Mary of the Lake. May his voice be joined to the angels and saints in heaven!

As a friend of Fr. Bob's brother, the late Fr. John, S.J., I am sorry to hear of Fr. Bob's death. His work as pastor, director, and US Air Force Chaplain was inspiring. I am remembering the respose of his soul in my Masses and prayers.

Fr. Jim Creighton, S.J.

Thanks for your leadership and your friendship while you were at St. Edmunds Church. We will always remember some of those unique sermons and we are grateful for all that you have done to lead us and others that we know into the Love Of Christ. Eternal Rest Grant Unto You. Pat & Gene

Thank you Bob, for your wonderful friendship, your constant up=lifting spirtit and your marvelous sense of humor. We will never forget you. Rest in peace.

We are sadden to hear of the death of Father Festle. Over twenty-two years ago, while he was our pastor at St. Theresa Church, he was the first person we talked to about adopting a child. We had no idea what we were doing and he was a great source of guidance and comfort. A year an a half later we were honored to have him baptize our son. Our prayers are with him and his family.