Obituary of Robert J. Pucel
Robert J. Pucel Sr. (Bob) Age 60 of Shorewood, former resident of Joliet, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends, at his home on Friday, April 27th, after a long struggle with cancer.
Bob was born February 9, 1958 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Joliet to Edward and Leona (Smith) Pucel.
Bob was a graduate from Joliet Catholic High School, Class of 1976, and a DeVry Tech honors graduate, Class of 1978. After graduation, Bob worked as an electrical engineer for Argonne National Lab for one year, then ComEd for 25 years, and Midwest Generation for five years. Bob loved what he did for a living and was always doing “side jobs” for family and friends. When Bob wasn’t working, he enjoyed hunting, boating, motorcycle cruises, and spending time with his family and friends. He loved telling funny stories from his past and making people laugh. Bob was truly the “life of the party.”
Bob is survived by his six loving children, Kylie, Jacob, Nicholas, Robert Jr., Joshua, and Ryan Pucel; his children’s mother and friend, Sandra Wysock; step-children, Megan, Michael, and Ashley Bodemuller; mother, Leona (nee Smith) Pucel; brother, Edward Pucel; aunt, Elaine Smith; niece, Shannon (Joe) Doti; nephew, Nathan Pucel; great nephews, Gavin and Bradley Matlock; close family friend, Victoria Allen; and several cousins and life- long friends.
Welcomed into heaven by his father, Edward Pucel; paternal grandparents; maternal grandparents; and several aunts and uncles.
A Memorial Service for Robert J. Pucel Sr. will be held on Saturday, May 5, 2018 at 4:00 p.m., at the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home, 3200 Black at Essington Roads, Joliet. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Pucel family for his children’s education would be appreciated. Memorial Gathering will be held on Saturday, from NOON until time of services at 4:00 p.m.
For more information, please call 815-741-5500 or visit his memorial tribute at www.fredcdames.com
