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Robert Rehak Obituary

Robert James Rehak

Born: July 11, 1931

Died: June 21, 2018

Robert James Rehak, age 86, US Army Korean Veteran, was called to the arms of the Lord on June 21, 2018.

He was born in Fifield, WI on July 11, 1931.

Beloved husband of the late Arlene G. Rehak. Loving father of Christine (Jeff) Grohne, Laura, and the late Dianne. Devoted son of Frank and Marie Rehak. Dear brother of the late Dolly Radamacher and Babe Drews of Beaver Dam, WI. Fond cousin of Jane Randall of Darien, IL.

Robert was the vice-president of the Campbell Soup Company in Chicago. He was the owner and president of the Stanley A. Nelson Construction Company. Robert was the founder of the police department and served as the Chief of Police for Indian Head Park, IL for 17 years. He also served as the mayor of Indian Head Park for many years. He was an avid north woodsman, as he enjoyed deer hunting and loved muskie fishing. He spent his free time with his family, fishing and enjoying the Northwoods in Phillips,WI.

Visitation 3:00 to 9:00pm Friday, June 29th at Hallowell & James Funeral Home, 1025 W. 55th St., Countryside. Meet at the funeral home 9:30am Saturday, June 30th for prayers and procession to St. John of the Cross Church, Western Springs for funeral mass at 11:15am. Interment to follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Alsip.

In lieu of flowers, memorials to SPRED-Chicago Special Religious Development, SEASPAR Southeast Area Special Parks & Recreation, or Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northern Wisconsin-Price County appreciated.

For Info: (708) 352-6500 or hjfunerals.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Suburban Life Publications on Jun. 27, 2018.

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Memorial Events
for Robert Rehak

Jun

29

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Hallowell & James Funeral Home - Countryside

1025 West 55th Street, Countryside, IL 60525

Jun

30

Memorial Gathering

9:30 a.m.

Hallowell & James Funeral Home - Countryside

1025 West 55th Street, Countryside, IL 60525

Jun

30

Funeral Mass

11:15 a.m.

St. John of the Cross Church

Western Springs, IL

Funeral services provided by:

Hallowell & James Funeral Home - Countryside

1025 West 55th Street, Countryside, IL 60525

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