Obituary of Robert Frederick Waldvogel
Robert Frederick Waldvogel
Robert Frederick Waldvogel, 90, passed peacefully on Saturday, May 24, 2025, surrounded by his family. He was born and raised in New Lenox, IL, when it was a small farm town. He was the loving son of the late Leo and Louise Waldvogel. Bob met the love of his life, Eleanor, in a summer history class and went on to graduate from Joliet Catholic High School and Ferris State University. Marriage followed along with children Rob, Lisa and Jim. He cajoled Eleanor to relocate the family to Grosse Pointe to pursue a business opportunity. Bob remained a small town guy, devoted to his family, growing to love Michigan football when Rob and Jim became Wolverines. He loved traveling and road tripping to see family and friends, and was delighted when Lisa put down roots in the rural community of Longview, WA.
Bob is survived by wife Eleanor of 62years; children, Lisa and Jim (Angie); sister, Rita (late James) Fagan; brother, Bill (Virginia) Waldvogel; and by many loving nieces, nephews, cousins and countless dear friends.
He was preceded in death by son Rob, Jr.
Donations to the Jesuits.org or the Capuchin Soup Kitchen, 1820 Mount Elliott Street, Detroit, Michigan 48207 are appreciated.
Funeral Services for Robert F. Waldvogel will be held on Saturday, June 7, 2025, at the Cathedral of St. Raymond , 604 N. Raynor Ave., Joliet, IL, where a Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Robert will lie-in-state from 9:30 a.m. until Mass begins in the church Narthax. Interment will follow at Resurrection Cemetery with full military honors held under the auspices of the United States Navy.
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.
