Robert Hotchkiss, age 72, of Wheaton, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, March 4, 2009. He was born on January 30, 1937 in Red Bank, New Jersey.
Bob was a resident of Wheaton since 1969. He and his wife, Barbara celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on July 26, 2008. Together with his son, he owned Hometown Furniture in Plainfield for the past 17 years.
He is survived by his wife, Barbara, three children, Ginger, Russ (Angie), and Tori (Dan) Rebholz, four grandchildren, Zachary, Zander and Zane Hotchkiss, and Michael Rebholz, and one sister, Patricia Standley of New Jersey.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, March 8, 2009, from 1 until 5 P.M. at Hultgren Funeral Home, 304 N. Main St., in Wheaton, IL where a funeral service will be held on Monday, March 9, 2009 at 10 A.M. with Rev. Don Leo officiating.
Memorial gifts may be directed to the American Cancer Society, 1801 S. Meyers Road, Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181.
Family and friends may sign a guest book at www.hultgrenfh.com. For more information, please call Hultgren Funeral Home at 630-668-0027.