Robert J. Dobczyk Sr.

Age 92, late of Joliet passed away peacefully at home on Monday, January 3, 2022, with his loving wife by his side. Born in Joliet and a lifelong resident. United States Korean War Army Veteran. Employed by US Steel for many dedicated years, and he was the Building Engineer for District 86 Taft School, Joliet retiring in 2001. Member of the Lockport Moose Lodge #1557, Ingalls Park AC, Joliet American Legion Post #1080, the Will County Senior Citizens Organization and SOAR. Devout member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Joliet. Robert enjoyed riding his motorcycle and working in his meticulous yard. Above all else he enjoyed spending time with his family especially his grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Preceded in death by one son in infancy, Joseph Dobczyk; his parents, Leo and Louise (Nee: Lobas) Dobczyk; two brothers, Leo Jr. and William Dobczyk; and two sisters, Dorothy (Tony) Jankowski and Marilyn (Russ) Olivero.

Survived by his devoted wife of 70 years, Agnes (Nee: Jankowski) Dobczyk; four loving children, Roberta Lynn (Dwayne) Wilkerson, Doreen (late Roy) Howes, Robert Jr. (Laura) Dobczyk and Brian (Elizabeth) Dobczyk; adored grandchildren, Stephanie Wicks, Tom Wicks, Danielle Dobczyk , Lindsey (Nick) Moretti, Caitlin Dobczyk, Emily (Joey) Klahn, Casey Dobczyk and Brett Dobczyk; six cherished great grandchildren, Nicole, Alexandra, Araya, Isabelle, Dominique and Drake; one sister, Janet (late Tom) Jones. Several cherished nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends also survive. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Lightways Hospice in Robert's name would be greatly appreciated.

Everyone will meet at St. Joseph Church 416 N. Chicago St. Joliet, IL 60432 on Thursday, January 6, 2022, at 10:45am for Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00am. Following Mass of Christian Burial cremation rites will be respectfully addressed. Visitation in the O'Neil Funeral Home chapel 1105 E. 9 ^th St. Lockport, IL 60441 on Wednesday, January 5, 2022, from 2:00pm until 8:00pm.