Obituary for Robert M. Priest
Priest, Robert M. U.S. Army Veteran October 23, 1946 – September 4, 2021
Robert was a native of Austin, Texas. He was the only son of Rosa and Leland Priest.
Beloved husband of 49 years to Catherine Priest (nee Laska).
Loving father of Nicole Priest and Alexis (Keith) Segovich.
Proud grandfather of Olivia Priest, and Gavin and Grace Segovich.
Robert served as a Lieutenant Colonel in the U.S. Army but he devoted his life to education. He started his career at Orland Park School District 135 as a teacher and administrator. He was the Principal at Forest Park School District 91. He continued his career as Superintendent of Paw, Paw School CUSD 271 were he retired. Robert’s love of children and his devotion to education prompted him to return to education. He became the Principal of St. Alphonsus/St. Patrick Catholic School in Lemont where his heart was captured by the children and families.
Memorial visitation Friday 4-8 p.m.
Funeral Saturday 10:45 a.m. from the Robert J. Sheehy and Sons Funeral Home, 9000 W. 151st Street, Orland Park, IL to Our Lady of the Woods Church, Mass 11:30 a.m.
Interment private
In lieu of flowers, donations to a memorial in remembrance of Robert would be appreciated. Please direct donations to the school or church payable to the St. Alphonsus/St. Patrick Memorial Fund in honor of Robert Priest. St. Alphonsus/St. Patrick School, 20W145 Davey Road, Lemont, IL 60439 or St. Alphonsus/St. Patrick Parish, 210 E. Logan St., Lemont, IL 60439 or http://www.stals-stpats.org/Fundraising/
Please leave a memory for the family on Robert’s Tribute Wall; your stories will bring comfort to his family.
www.sheehyfh.com 708-857-7878
Previous Events
Memorial Visitation
Friday
10
Sep
4:00 PM
- 8:00 PM
Robert J. Sheehy & Sons Funeral Home - Orland Park
9000 W. 151st St.
Orland Park, IL 60462
Memorial Mass
Saturday
11
Sep
11:30 AM
OUR LADY OF THE WOODS CHURCH
10731 W. 131ST STREET
ORLAND PARK, IL
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