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Robert Gribben Obituary

Robert Desmond Gribben, 65, of LaGrange and formerly of Chicago, passed away. Born in Keady Armaugh. Ireland. Vietnam Marine Veteran. 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
Published by Central Cook Suburban Life on Jul. 18, 2008.

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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.

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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