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Robert Gribben Obituary
Gribben, Robert Desmond born in Keady Armaugh. Ireland; Vietnam Marine Veteran, age 65, of La Grange, formerly of Chicago; beloved husband of the late Sharon Lee Gribben, (nee Wisch); dear father of Robert J. Gribben, Sean K. (Kelly) Gribben, Brett S.(Georgene) Gribben, Corey W. Gribben, and Catherine K. Gribben; brother to Margaret Thomson. Family and Friends gathering Saturday, July 26, 2008, 2 p.m. to time of Memorial Service 4 p.m., at Hitzeman Funeral Home, Ltd., 9445 W. 31st Street, Brookfield. Information 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com 
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Russ Dusek
July 25, 2008
I served with Bob on the safety team, his work there set the bar high for the rest of us, he will truly be missed. Semper Fi
James L Hansen
July 23, 2008
Gribben Family,
I worked with Bob for many, many years. He was a wonderful man to work with and a great friend. He will be deeply missed.
James L. Hansen family
Jimmie Morgan
July 22, 2008
Bob;I have known you thru work for over 30 years my prayers go out to you and your family.
Tim, Ona, Alec, Damian & Elijah McConoughey
July 22, 2008
From our family to yours. Our deepest sympathies and sincere condolences to The Gribben family. May he rest in peace.
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john grosso
July 22, 2008
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Steve Malachinski
July 21, 2008
Bob: you were one in a million. The Safety Captains at Global One will miss your wit. Our sincere condolences to Bob's family.
Kevin Morrison
July 21, 2008
I have known Bob for close to 20 years. He always had a smile on his face, and a kind word for all. I will miss him, as we all will, but as long as he remains in our hearts and minds he will remain with us forever. My deepest sympathy go out to his family in their time of sorrow.
Willie Cross
July 21, 2008
Rest in peace "Gribbo" you will be missed... Thanks for Everything.
Kenneth LaPrall
July 21, 2008
My deepest sympathy to the his family. I idin't know him well but always respected him, rest in piece.
Ken LaPrall
thomas ryan
July 21, 2008
My deepest smpathy goes out the Gribben family at this trying time;I worked with bob for over 40yrs.He was all marine and a true credit to his irish heritage a real man's man.
John Rafferty
July 21, 2008
Semper Fi and may God rest his Irish soul.
Most sincere simpathy from another Vietnam Marine.
Respectfully,
Sgt. J.F. Rafferty USMC 1962-1966
Chris Falaney
July 20, 2008
Bob was a great man and I will always be indebted to him for teaching me how to railroad and how to laugh.My deepest sympathy and sorrow goes out to his family.
Dan Barden
July 20, 2008
Gribben Family,
I have been a friend and co-worker of your father for the last 42 years. He was a good man and a better friend, and will be sorely missed. I'm sorry i can't be there to show my friendship. My best wishes and condolences go out to you.
John Uhlich
July 20, 2008
To The Gribben Family:
I worked with Bob on the C.& N.W. and the UPRR and I extend my sincere condolences at your loss.
Bob was a great guy with a quick wit and great sense of humor. He will be missed.
John M. Uhlich
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