Obituary of Robert Eugene Tibble

ROBERT EUGENE TIBBLE Age 83, at rest Saturday, June 4, 2016 at Silver Cross Hospital. A lifelong Joliet area resident, born October 31, 1932 to Clarence and Helen (nee Lingerman) Tibble. Retired from EJ & E Railway after 42 years of service. U. S. Army Korean War Veteran. Survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Barbara (nee Hahn) from Crailsheim, Germany ; four children, Glenn (Susan), Tina (Terence) Kosicek, Steven (Kathleen) and Jeffrey (Miae); 11 grandchildren, Amanda, Ashley, Laura and John Tibble, Ryan, Steven (Tammy) and Andrew Kosicek, David and Stephanie Tibble, and Kevin and Emily Tibble; three siblings, Marlene Franzen, Alvin (Sandy) Tibble and Sandy Wisneski; one sister-in-law, Delores Tibble; uncle of many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Thomas Tibble. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the family would be appreciation. Funeral services for Robert E. Tibble will be held on Friday, June 10, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. at the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home, 3200 Black at Essington Rds, Joliet, IL. Interment Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery with full military honors under the auspices of the United States Army. Visitation Thursday 4-8pm.