Robert Mann Obituary

Mann, Robert "Duck" a longtime former resident of Northlake, passed away December 5, 2006, in Elmhurst. Bob, the son of the Charlie and Lillian (nee Smith), was born September 21, 1931, in Lee County, MS. He was a Korean War Veteran and moved to the Chicago area after his military service. He was retired from A.M. Castle Steel in Franklin Park and Concordia College in River Forest. He is survived by his beloved children, Kimberly, Natalie (Dave) Ackerman and Jeff, his grandchildren, Will, Laura, Natasha and Michael and great-grandchildren, Justin, Stevie-Marie and Maranda and his devoted brother, Wayne (Joyce) of Memphis, TN, sister-in-law, Doris and many nieces and nephews. Bob was preceded in death by his parents and siblings, Charles, Lola (Arthur) Bickerstaff, Billy and Bobbie (Ayers). A private prayer service was held immediately after his passing. Bob was an avid fisherman and his family is planning a celebration of his life at his favorite fishing spot in Steven's Point, WI, at a later date. Arrangements by: Giancola Funeral & Cremation, 800-975-4321.