Obituary of Robert W. Drees
Robert William Drees, age 75 of Montgomery, IL, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones at Rush-Copley Medical Center in Aurora, on Wednesday, April 24, 2024. Robert was born on September 27, 1948, in Montgomery, IL, the son of the late William and Myrtle (nee Long) Drees.
Bob spent his working career between Equipto and Continental Plastic from which he later retired. He loved camping, fishing, joking around, bowling, and spending time around a bonfire with family and friends.
He is survived by his two loving daughters, Bobbie Jo (Dan) White and Kellie Drees; devoted “Paw-Paw” to his grandchildren, Samantha (Freddy) Zinkiewicz, Brittany Fuller, Kayla (Jeremy) Zinkiewicz, Madison (Nate) Roehr, Kyle Spalliero, Nicholas and Frank Roeher, Jr.; great-grandchildren, Danial, Mariah, Wyatt, Arabella, Sophia, Remi and Hunter; sister, Willyne Hubbard; sisters-in-law, Lori Boggs and Tammy and Brenda Hubbard; his companion and partner, Brenda Hiltunen; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and his loyal side kick “Chipper” the Chihuahua.
He is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Eva Katherine Drees; his parents, William and Myrtle Drees; brother, Kenneth Drees; brothers-in-law Archie Hubbard, Tom Hubbard, Rick Hubbard, and Gene Boggs; and son-in-law, Frank Roehr, Sr.
Visitation for Robert William Drees will be held on Sunday, April 28, 2024 at the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home, 3200 Back Rd. (at Essington Rd.), Joliet, IL, from 2:00 to 7:00 p.m. Funeral Services will be held on Monday, April 29, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Lincoln Memorial Cemetery in Aurora, IL.
In lieu of flowers, memorials to the family would be appreciated.
For more information, please call 815-741-5500 or visit his Memorial Tribute at www.fredcdames.com where you can share a favorite memory or leave an online condolence.
