Robert G. (Bob) Farrar passed away Monday, Oct. 18, 2010 at Northwest Community Hospital. Born Nov. 18, 1924 in St. Louis to George and Lillian (Wick) Farrar. Bob was a World War II Veteran. He was a VP for Fleet Services at GATX Corporation and a member of Traffic Club of Chicago. Following his retirement in 1986 he and his wife, Evelyn, were avid walkers at the Woodfield Mall. Bob enjoyed golfing, bowling, being a member of T.O.T.S (Traffic Old-Timers Society) and was an avid St. Louis Cardinals baseball fan. He is survived by his wife of nearly 60 years, Evelyn (Dickemper); children, Robert C. Farrar, Janice (Tim) Devereux; his grandchildren, Chris and Patrick Farrar and Tim and Terry Devereux; sister, Marion Ottersbach; and brother-in-law Ray Dickemper; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Julie; brother-in-law, Don; sister-in-law, Billie and daughter-in-law, Gail Farrar. Interment at Ridgewood Cemetery, 9900 North Milwaukee Avenue, Des Plaines, IL.
Source: Published obituary.
Source: Published obituary.
Robert G. (Bob) Farrar passed away Monday, Oct. 18, 2010 at Northwest Community Hospital. Born Nov. 18, 1924 in St. Louis to George and Lillian (Wick) Farrar. Bob was a World War II Veteran. He was a VP for Fleet Services at GATX Corporation and a member of Traffic Club of Chicago. Following his retirement in 1986 he and his wife, Evelyn, were avid walkers at the Woodfield Mall. Bob enjoyed golfing, bowling, being a member of T.O.T.S (Traffic Old-Timers Society) and was an avid St. Louis Cardinals baseball fan. He is survived by his wife of nearly 60 years, Evelyn (Dickemper); children, Robert C. Farrar, Janice (Tim) Devereux; his grandchildren, Chris and Patrick Farrar and Tim and Terry Devereux; sister, Marion Ottersbach; and brother-in-law Ray Dickemper; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Julie; brother-in-law, Don; sister-in-law, Billie and daughter-in-law, Gail Farrar. Interment at Ridgewood Cemetery, 9900 North Milwaukee Avenue, Des Plaines, IL.
Source: Published obituary.
Source: Published obituary.
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