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Robert “Bob” J. Thomalla, Sr. age 86 of Orland Park, IL, formerly of Frankfort, IL, died peacefully at home following a long battle with Parkinson’s. Bob was preceded in death by his loving wife Mary Ann (nee Spain). Loving father of Robert Jr. (Joyce), Linda (Wayne) Fairey, Sharon (Kirk) Anderson, Diane (Mark) Czarnecki and Ken (Lisa). Cherished grandfather of Crystal, Marissa, Anna, Melissa, Morgan, Caitlyn, Madeline, Kristin, Mason, Makayla and Trista. Bob was an Army veteran and graduate of the Illinois Institute of Technology. He was a former owner of Treloar and Heisel, Inc, where he earned numerous insurance production sales awards. Bob was known for his generosity, supporting many booster clubs and local charities including Park Lawn (a non-profit organization offering a variety of programs and services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities). A huge sports fan, Bob was a long-time season ticket holder of the Chicago Bears. He was an avid golfer, charter member of Prestwick Country Club, and was proud of his two hole-in-ones. Other passions included following the stock market and going to the horse races. Bob will be deeply missed by his family and friends.

Visitation Thursday 3-8 p.m.

Funeral Friday 11:15 a.m. from the Robert J. Sheehy and Sons Funeral Home, 9000 W. 151st Street, Orland Park, IL to St. Francis of Assisi Church, Mass 12:00 p.m.

Interment Good Shepherd Cemetery

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Park Lawn, 10833 S. LaPorte, Oak Lawn, IL 60453, www.parklawn.com.

Please leave a memory for the family on Bob’s Tribute Wall; your stories will bring comfort to his family. www.sheehyfh.com 708-857-7878

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Visitation

Thursday

Dec

3:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Robert J. Sheehy & Sons Funeral Home - Orland Park

9000 W. 151st St.
Orland Park, IL 60462

Mass

Friday

Dec

12:00 PM

ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI CHURCH

15050 WOLF ROAD
ORLAND PARK, IL

Cemetery Details

Location

GOOD SHEPHERD CEMETERY

16201 S. 104TH AVENUE
ORLAND PARK, IL

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