Robert B. Aldrich, 81, Burlington, died peacefully June 3, 2015, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born March 25, 1934, to the late Boyd and Lucile (Sodke) Aldrich in Burlington. He was a lifetime resident of Burlington and graduated from Burlington High School. After graduation he served in the military from 1954-1956.
On Nov. 15, 1958, he married the late Darlene Richter at St. Alphonsus Church in New Munster. Following marriage they resided in Burlington where they raised their family.
Before retiring, Bob worked as an electrician for Rewald Electric. He was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, served on the St. Mary’s Parish Council, a member of the Knights of Columbus and the St. Mary’s High School Athletic Association. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. His summer highlight was the family’s annual ‘ribfest.’
Survivors include his children, Tom (Julie) Aldrich, Jim (Julie) Aldrich, Jerry (Janice) Aldrich, Joe (Pam) Aldrich, Mike (Tina) Aldrich and Ann Aldrich; grandchildren, Megan, Erin, Lauren (Joe), Morgan, Ashlyn, Brooke (fiancé Dylan) Jenelle, Allie, Joe (Jody), Shanna (Andrew), Kelly, Nick, Robert, Lee, Ian, Bobby and Brianna; his sisters, Jean Reesman and Dory Frey; in-laws, Marge Kerr, Doris and Keith Esmond, Joanne Ross, Pat and Lee Vos, Rose and Dave Pfanzelter; many other relatives and friends.
He was further preceded in death by his in-laws, Bert and Lucille Richter; brother and sisters in-law, Paul Frey, Robert Reesman, Joe Kerr and Dale and Phyllis Richter.
In honor of Bob, the family has suggested memorials be made to St. Mary’s Catholic Church or Catholic Central High School.
The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Aurora at Home Hospice, Pam Luzinski and Mary Pieters for their care and compassion.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday, June 8, at 7 p.m., at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Relatives and friends may visit with the family on June 8 from 3-6:15 p.m., at Schuette-Daniels Funeral Home, 625 Browns Lake Drive, Burlington. Burial is Tuesday, June 9, at St. Mary’s Cemetery.
Well-wishers can visit www.danielsfamilyfuneral.com.
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