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2024

Robert Schultz Obituary

Schultz, Robert

Oak Lawn, Illinois. Robert John Schultz, Jr., born to Robert John Schultz, Sr and Jacqueline Catherine Burns in Oak Lawn, Illinois on June 22, 1962, died on August 17, 2024, in Oak Lawn, Illinois, from cancer & long-term health issues. He was a son, brother, and wonderful uncle. He loved fishing, his friends, partying, and gambling in the casinos. Preceded in death by his grandmother, Rose Pesce Schultz, his parents, and his daughter Nichole Rose Schultz. In addition to other relatives, he is survived by his son, Robert John Schultz III, (Traci), daughter Carrie Ann Schultz, grandchildren Michael, Anthony, Ariel Lynn, Skylar Grace, Samantha Ann, great-grandson Mason, and sisters Cindi (Scott) Hawkins, Nancy (Robert) Flaws, and Angela (Randy) Starkey. Arrangements and services were private with select people, his ashes scattered somewhere over Lake Michigan.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Sep. 1, 2024.

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Mary Hoessler

July 11, 2025

He was a very good friend and person.. I will miss him always

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August 29, 2024

Rest in Peace, Brother. Give Rosie Baby a big hug.

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