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Robert Wilcox Obituary

Wilcox, Robert M. age 55, Monday, August 30, 2010 at his residence in Warren, MI, formerly of Romeoville. A retired executive officer and career Army Veteran giving many years of service. Beloved husband of Kari Wilcox, loving father of Maggie Severson, Matthew (Mellissa) Wilcox, Jarred Wilcox and Kenneth Wilcox, fond son of Frank (the late Suzanne) Wilcox, dear brother of Mary (Mike) Pugh, Kathy (Walter) Burns and Caroline (Scott) Krouse, cherished grandfather of Parker and Keaton Wilcox. A memorial visitation will take place Friday, September 10, 2010 from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the memorial service at 12:00 noon at the Anderson Memorial Chapel, 606 Townhall Dr. in Romeoville. Family and friends will meet at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, 20953 Hoff Rd. in Elwood, IL for a 2:00 p.m. interment of cremains and military honors. 815-886-2323

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Sep. 8, 2010.

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Jessica Wimmer

September 14, 2010

Miss you tons, Bob.. Thank you for letting me by your side the whole way through. It was an honor being there for you and Kari. May you now rest in peace and smile down on us. Love you!

Henry Andrusz

September 12, 2010

Here's to a good man. Proud father, patriot, and a good guy to share a few stories with. Rest easy my friend.

Tara Diepenhorst

September 12, 2010

Bob will always be in my heart, he was an incredible man and I miss him dearly. It's just not the same not seeing him in the hallways of TARDEC. Miss ya bud! R.I.P.

September 9, 2010

Thank you for your service to our country.

Blue Star Mothers
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Worthington/Cols. OH

September 9, 2010

Extremely sad to hear about Bob's early death. We have doctors appointments that day and will be unable to attend. May God bless you and keep you in this time of need. Jim & Shirley McGillivray, MOAA

Maggie Severson

September 8, 2010

i miss you :(

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