Robert Fickes

Robert L. Fickes, age 82, U.S. Army veteran. Beloved husband of the late Jeanne J.(nee Nightingale). Devoted father of Brett (Ruth Anne), Kari Lynn Fickes and Suzanne (Vaskar) Das. Loving grandfather of Bryson and Brayden. Dear brother of Sandra Hardin, Dennis Fickes, Philip Fickes, Kathryn Armstrong and the late David Fickes. 35 years of service at Hines V.A. Hospital. Robert was also active with many civic and religious organizations. Visitation Friday, June 22nd, 3-9 PM at the Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home, 11028 Southwest Hwy. (7700W) Palos Hills. Funeral Saturday, June 23rd, 9 AM from the funeral home to Our Lady of the Ridge Church for 10 AM Mass. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Please make donations to Worth Park District (Robert Fickes Memorial Fund) 11500 S. Beloit, Worth, IL 60482. Express your thoughts and memories in the online Guest Book at www.palosgaidasfh.com (708) 974 4410 Robert "Mr.Bob" Fickes has devoted his life to serving his family, friends, church, community and country.  He remained active in many community and church organizations throughout his life in Worth, Illinois including...   Worth Athletic Association Worth Boy Scouts Worth Lions Member American Legion Marrs-Meyer Post 991 Member Worth Public Library Trustee Village of Worth Trustee Worth Park District Commissioner Worth Days Committee Officer-Head of the Annual Worth Days Parade Worth Days Parade Judge Member of the Knights of Columbus St. Vincent De Paul Treasurer/Volunteer Our Lady of the Ridge Eurcharist Minister/Minister of Care Our Lady of the Ridge-PADS Volunteer Worth School Crossing Guard-Worth Police Department