Robert Perkaus Obituary

We thought of you all daily, during the holidays Bob is missed every day in our household. You all remain in our prayers.

Dear Barb, Bob and Family,



I am saddened by the news of Bob's death. Please accept my condolances and prayers.



Lovingly, Jeanne (Regina)

I met Bob when I worked at Precision Plating, I will always remembered his entusiasm, and happiness. Best regards to his family.

Deb and family, my most heartfelt condolences on your tragic loss. I was at LA and HC with you and Bob. My enduring memory is of Bob lending me, literally, the shirt off his back so we could play in some pickup football or hoops game freshman year. It was one of those gray Mayor Daley Youth Programs t-shirts. Needless to say, I accidentally on purpose put it in my permanent collection. Years later, Perk sees me wearing it and says "Hey Pat, great t-shirt. I used to have one just like it but I lost it." I sheepishly admitted the truth and of course gave it back to him because I could tell he seriously missed that t-shirt, and Bob was the kind of guy you hated to see disappointed because he was such a good guy. Plus he didn't threaten to beat me up, which I appreciated. He was cut from a different piece of cloth, and I can tell from reading these remembrances that he stayed the same kind of upbeat, positive, forgiving guy throughout his life. I know how overwhelming your sense of loss must be. You and your family will be very much in my family's prayers.

dear Bob and Barb, am so sorry to hear about Bob. even though i never had a chance to teach or coach him i knew him so well from all the times Bob would hang out in the gym. a great young man and a very terrible loss for the Perkaus family. my prayers are with you all



john hansen

I just received my Holy Cross newsletter and heard of the very sad news about Bob. Although I have not seen him since our days in Worcester, I remember his warmth and great attitude. He will be in my family's prayers and I know the Lord will be with you throughout these difficult days.



May God Bless you.



Tom Moir

Dear Bob, Barbara and Family,

We were so sad to hear about your sudden loss. Know that your wonderful memories and faith will sustain you. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Please accept our love and condolences.

Dear Bob and Barbara,



What can one say to console you when you have lost a son? No matter how old that child is, even if he has children of his own, the sorrow must be unbearable. To say please accept our prayers and thoughts seem so insignificent but it is all we have to offer to you and to Carole.



Phyllis and Frank Paulo

Donna and I fondly remember Bob from our days at HC. May God bless Debbie and family.

God bless Bob Perkaus's family and friends and may he rest in peace. He was a person that made things happen and got things done when no one else could seem to help. He was reliable and consistent and a great guy to talk to.

Dear Perkaus Family:

Although its been many years since I saw Bob, we went to Loyola together (class of 77) and I always enjoyed his friendship. I was very saddened to hear of your loss and my prayers go out to your entire family.

Dear Debbie and Children:



I was so shocked and saddened to hear of your Bob's sudden death. Please accept the deepest condolences of the Hanigan family. Know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers.

Dear Barbara and Bob, Debbie, Bobby, Matt and Meggan, John, Mike, Jim, and Carole, I am so very sorry about Bob. As time goes on, I know you will each in your own way honor his memory, celebrate his spirit, and remember his wonderful life. Please accept my sincere sympathy.

Mike & the Perkaus Family:

I was very sad to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Donna Dolan Hansen

Dear Bob,

Thanks alot...now I'm stuck running with Fred by myself! I will miss our runs and talking about the girls in Sauganash. Don't worry, Debbie will take your place in our Cub tickets...maybe you could help rescue the season. Miss you, Carey

Dear Perkaus Family,



Bob was one of the nicest guys I remember from QAS. My family thought the world of him.

My deepest sympathy-

Dear Bob,

I miss you immensely! I will especially miss you this Sunday around 7:30 am, when you, Carey, and I would go for our morning run. Maybe you could substitute wings for your running shoes and come along. God bless...Debbie, whatever you might need at any time, just ask.

Love,

Fred

To Debbie and Family: Words have not yet been invented that could come close to expressing how sorry I feel about Bob's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you. To Matt: I hope you remember our conversation in the Walgreens' parking lot in Milwaukee when Jimmy and Mike went in to get the poker chips.What I told then will always be true. If there is anyone who loves his sons more than I love Jimmy, it is your Dad. Please remember I'll be there if you ever need me.

As so many have said before me, there are no words to express what a void has been left in this world, with the passing of Bob Perkus III. I had the pleasure of meeting Bob thru my husband, and the loss felt in our house is enourmous. If you could collect all the tears shed in the past 4 days, no doubt you could fill Lake Michigan. Sadly, tears will not bring him back to us!! I pray Bob is looking down from heaven and smiling, seeing how truly loved and respected he was. Mrs. Perkus and children, it goes without saying if ever you need anything, just call. Thank You for sharing your husband and your Dad with all of us. What an honor it was to know him!

May God Bless You

Remembering Bob in my prayers. Please accept my sincere condolences. Bob will be missed in body but not in spirit. God Bless you all. Mario Galassini

PERKAUS FAMILY,

OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU.

DAN CARDEN AND THE ST. PATRICK BASKETBALL STAFF

To the Perkaus Family,

I was so saddened by the news of Bob's passing. I have never met a more loving and wonderful family. I miss you all and am so sorry for your lose. They say God only gives you what you can handle and he has certainly given you a lot to handle and you have always been so strong and loving. I hope God is here for you in your time of need to help you handle this as well. My prayers are with you.

Love,

Dear Perkaus Family, on behalf of Eubanks & Associates Environmental Consulting, we express our deepest sympathies for such a sudden and untimely loss. We work with Robert's brother Michael all the time and know how loving and faithful the Perkaus bond is to all in its circle. May you lean on the many friends, family, and colleagues. Sincerely, David Eubanks

A great kid with a great attitude while growing up. A very involved and caring Husband & Father as an adult. Always with a smile and sense of humor. All of us whose hearts he touched will miss him.

So sorry to hear the news. I'm sure I speak for my mother Arlene and vicariously for my father Ray when I send our condolences to the entire Perkaus family and especially Deborah and the kids.

Dear Bob and Barbara,

I am sorry that I will not be able to be at the wake.

Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your famly at this time.

Blessings,

Marie Therese Gauer

What a terrible jolt. The last time I saw Bob was at my Mom's funeral five years ago this very month. Whenever I saw Bob he was always so "in the moment" with a warm, heartfelt greeting and what a great smile. He was Genuine and will be so dearly missed.

Would you kindly accept the deepest condolences of the Kenny Family and God bless you all.

Love,

Chuck & Diane, Charlie, Bonnie & Ian and Kris

Dear Debbie and Family,



We are so sad to hear of your loss. Please know you are all

in our hearts and in our prayers.

Debbie & family, we were devastated to hear of the loss of Bob. He was viewed as such a strong and vibrant presence and he will be missed by everyone who knew him. Hold onto the countless memories of the smiles and laughter you shared.

To the family of Robert P. Perkaus,



On behalf of all members of the Plainfield Companies we would like to expess our sympathy and sorrow for the loss of your loved one.

We were shocked and saddened to hear of Bob's sudden death. Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Perkaus family.

Dear Debbie & family,

We are so saddened to learn of your unthinkable loss.We will always think of Bob as a warm and wonderful man. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you.



With our deepest sympathy and Love,

The Chicago Province Jesuits wish to extend their deepest condolences to the family and friends of Robert, III. Be assured of a special remembrance of Bob and all he held close to his heart in the good works and prayers of the Jesuits serving locally and in the Jesuit International Missions, "Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam."

DEAR PERKAUS FAMILY,



PLEASE EXCEPT OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY ON THE SUDDEN LOSS OF YOUR HUSBAND AND FATHER. WE ARE PARISIONERS AND

RECENT GRADUATES OF Q.A.S. WE LOST

OUR HUSBAND AND FATHER SUDDENLY 18 MONTHS AGO ALSO. WE KNOW HOW YOU ARE FEELING AND OUR HEARTS GO OUT TO YOU. WE WILL BE IN TOUCH MRS. PERKAUS. I HAVE WALKED IN YOUR SHOES. WILL PRAY FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. MRS. SUSANNA CARRERA

Dear Perkaus Family,



I was extremely saddened to learn of Bob’s passing. I was lucky enough to meet him when I had the pleasure to coach Bobby in the ESAA baseball league. He was always very supportive and although a far better coach than I could ever hope to be, never second guessed. He was a huge factor in making the league what it was, at place for kids to have fun and play the game.



I will miss those times when I would run into him in the neighborhood or at Happy Foods. When I remember all the great people I became friends with through youth sports, Bob is always at the top of the list. You have my deepest sympathy.



With heavy heart,

-Steve Dubs

My sister, Gertrude, was Bob Sr's classmate at Q.A.S. I like Bob III am a Loyola Academy graduate as well as a Holy Cross College grad. We knew the Perkaus family well growing up in Sauganash and while attending Q.A.S.

Please accept our most sincere condolences. May God keep Bobin the palm of his hand and give your family strength and love in this most difficult time.

Debbie,

Please accept our condolences for your loss. We are so sorry. The stories you told in the ramble room about your husband Bob made me laugh. Take comfort that our thought's and prayer's are with you at this sorrowful time.

The Seeberg Family,

Jim, Colleen,Tom & Allie

We were very saddened to hear about Bob. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Mike, Lisa, Justin, Alexandra, Danielle, and Nicholas

Dear Bob and Barb,



We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and our prayers go out to all in the extended Perkaus family.



Time and distance may have separated us, but our memories will always bind us together.



Again, you are in our thoughts and prayers.



Ralph & Mary Gauer

To the entire Perkaus Family:



I am soo sorry to hear of your loss. Bob was a great guy, and he was dedicated to his job!! He sure was a people person, and I will miss Bob's calls talking about football, and Door County and his great customer service he did for the sturgeon bay division (Overland Bolling) now Plainfield stamping, SB, . When ever we had trouble Bob pulled us through!!



Bob will be sadly missed in Sturgeon bay!



Holly Lehmann

Dear Perkaus Family,



We're sending our thoughts and prayers! Several of my siblings called with the news and were also deeply saddened. Bob will be remembered by his big smile and generous heart.



Sincerely,

Barbara and Bob:



We are so deeply sorry for your terrible loss - as unexpected as it is devastating. You are in our thoughts at this sad time.

Bob, it has taken a couple of days to write this. We were meeting on Wednesday for golf and I was devistated to hear what happened on Tuesday evening. My friend, I miss you very much.



To Bob's family, you already know he was a great man, liked, admired and respected by all. The testements you read will confirm that. What you dont hear is how Bob talked about each of you during our visits, especially when we were on the golf course. He loved each one of you with all he had. He was proud of his family and loved to talk about each of you. I admire and respect him more than words can describe. I offer my assistance where it is needed, when it is needed.



To PPC1904 - you have lost a great one and will need time to recover. Bob would only want the best for each of you.



To the thousands of friends and relatives of Bob, my condolences to the loss of your, excuse me, our favorite buddy.

Condolences to your family from a grammar

school friend of Bob's and a former Sauganash resident



Maureen Manion Wieser

Dear Mrs. Perkaus & Family,

I had the pleasure of working with Bob for 8 years at CTS Automotive Products. Your husband (father) was such a comfort to me during the loss of my father in Dec 2003. His presence at the funeral, the mass he had said and the contribution to the American Diabetes Assoc. provided my mother with so much comfort. To say that I was shocked at the loss of Bob would be an understatement! Bob was truly one of God's good will ambassadors here on earth who not only "talked the talk, but walked the walk". He loved his family dearly as was evidenced in the way he spoke of them when asked. I will keep you all in my prayers. He will always be with you. People like Bob never truly leave us, their spirit remains forever.

God Bless You All Always,

In Christ,

Gaetana & Mark Eades

Debbie,

We were so shocked and deeply saddened to hear of your sudden loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Dear Perkaus Family!



What a very sad time for all of you! I offer you my sympathy and will keep you in my prayers. With love, Corene Frick

Dear Barb and Family,



I was shocked and saddened to hear of your loss. Please accept my deepest condolences.

Dear Perkaus Family:



I was saddened to learn of Bob's passing. Many of my Jesuit friends have been blessed by their respective relationships with you, and I am aware of their great love for your entire family.



May God comfort you during this difficult time.

Bob,

Please accept my sincerest condolences to you and your family at this trying time.

Louie Levinson

To the Perkaus Family:

We at CTS Canada are saddened to hear of the sudden loss of Bob. He was a dedicated sales representive to Precision Plating and brings to his job his effervescent personality that we all admired.

Our thoughts and prayers will be with you always.

May God give you the courage and strength and provide protection for you always!



Claudette Wood

Mr. & Mrs. Perkaus, John, Mike, Jimmy, Debbie and the entire family,



I was extremely sorry to hear about the loss of Bob. I was fortunate to see him a month ago and remembered all the great times we use to have. I left that evening with a big smile on my face and remembered how he had a way of doing that. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this very sad time.



Fondly,

Beth Sullivan Grossman

Dear Perkaus Family, We are sorry for your terrible loss. Our hope is that through the mourning, you'll remember the wonderful person Bob was and the goodness that he brought to this earth. With great sympathy, Jack and Mary Bailey

Dear Perkaus Family,



I am so sorry about your terrible loss. God bless you.

Dear Perkaus Family:



On behalf of the purchasing group for Molex Inc. I want offer our sincere condolences to the Perkaus and Precision family for your sudden loss. Everyone enjoyed working with Bob.



Terry O'Malley

Commodity Manager

Molex Inc.

We will all miss you Bob. You were a very generous person who constantly thought of others. Keep running Bob!

To the Perkaus family-

We are saddened by your loss- Bob always had a smile ready and was a good friend in business. A pleasure to deal with and we will miss him. May Gods grace be with you..

Bob was a man, who without even knowing it touched many lives. His laugh will forever remain in my mind as well as my heart. His kindness shall never be forgotten. To you his family, my sincere sympathies. I wish there were some way that I could carry the burden of your sorrow. May it help just a little to know what a great man so many thought of your husband, your Dad, your son, your brother...our friend!

Perkaus Family - I'm very sorry to hear about Bob...I just saw him a few months ago and it was great to talk to him again.

Sincerely yours,

My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time of loss.

To the Perkaus Family:

Words can not express the overwhelming sadness I felt when I received the news about Bob. Everyone is shocked over your sudden loss. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you constantly. As always, our family is here for you all.

Love, Pam

John,

The news regarding Robert was devastating and truly shocking. I feel as though I know your family through knowing you. I am certain that the loss of your brother creates a void in many, many lives. Stay prayerful as I will be sending up prayers for you and your entire family that God will sustain you in the loss of your loved one. In time, I am in hopes that precious memories will replace the sadness and sorrow you feel today. Please call me if I can be of any service to. I am here for you.

To the Perkaus Family:

Our thought's and prayers will be with you during this difficult time. Bob was a special person to my immediate family, and will be greatly missed. His memories will be cherished always. God Bless you and yours.

Dave, Bryce, and Brandon Wills

Dear Perkaus Family,

I have known Bob since he was a young man starting out at PPC. He was a true gentleman. He would always greet people first. I loved when he would pop his head into my office to borrow something. I will miss his pleasant smile and sincere greetings. Love, Becky

Mike and family: We are praying that you will feel God's presence with you through this difficult time. Isaiah 41:10: Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand, says the Lord.

Dear Perkaus Family,



Please accept my sincere sympathy and know that your family will be kept in my prayers.



May God Bless you all.



Lois Segerdahl Flanagan

Bob and Barbara,

Linda and I send our heartfelt sympathy over your loss. We pray the Good Lord will love and shelter your son in Heaven as you did on earth. God Bless you.

Dear Perkaus Family -

My Mom and Dad (Mr. & Mrs. Hoerner) and I are so very sorry to hear of your loss. I still remember Bob as a really spunky, cute 5-year old at my brother's birthday party and how he was teasing Ron at the Christmas party about no longer having clean walls after they have children. I remember him as being forever funny and so very sweet and kind. Take good care of each other and be greatful for the time you did have with him.

In Sympathy,

Hilda Schneider

Julie and Nik Hoerner

Dear Mr. and Mrs. Perkaus, Debbie, Bobby, Matt and Meg,



A great sadness has fallen over the Sauganash community. Bobby

WAS Sauganash. We all loved him - he was such a decent, loyal, kind and good-hearted person. Bobby will be tremendously missed by everyone for a very long time. He had such an impact on the community and everyone around him.

We are all crying for Bobby and his family.

May he be walking alongside with Jesus.

Debbie, Bobby, Matt and Meg,



We little knew that morning,

God was going to call your name.

In life we loved you dearly,

In death we do the same.

It broke our hearts to lose you,

You did not go alone.

For parts of us went with you,

The day God called you home.

You left us beautiful memories,

Your love is still our guide.

And though we cannot see you,

You are always by our side.

Our family chain is broken,

And nothing sems the same,

But as God calls us one by one,

The chain will link again.



Our hearts are breaking for you.

May God bless you.

Your husband and your dad will always be in your hearts.

Dear Perkaus family, Our hearts are breaking over your terrible loss. We know that he was loved by many and will be missed. Please know that you are all in our thoughts and our prayers. Love, Jim and Vicki Nugent

Bob, I will miss you terribly. You have always been a great friend that could always be counted on. I promise that I will take good care of Debbie for you and watch out over her and your kids. You can rest in peace that everyone will take care of your family. So long my good friend!!

To the entire Perkaus Family:



You are in our thoughts and prayers.



Dave, Betsy, Ben & Molly Brittsan and the Brittsan Bro's

Dear Perkaus Family,



Please know your family is in my thoughts and prayers. Words alone cannot express how very sorry I am for your loss. Lean on each other -your loving family and friends will help you through this difficult time.



With Sympathy and Love,

Kelly Wood Ballarini