Robert K. Caise Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Robert K. Caise Age 87, of North Fort Myers, FL, formerly of Custer Park, IL, passed away Saturday, September 20, 2014 in Florida. Robert was born February 8, 1927 in Cabery, IL to the late Frank E. and Beulah A. (nee Quayle) Caise. Educated in Braidwood, he was a graduate of Reed Custer High School, Class of 1944. He was a WW II Veteran of the U.S. Navy, having served from 1944-1946, and later in the Reserves from 1946-1951. On March 31, 1951 he married the former Mary Alice Baber at the Presbyterian Church in Braidwood, IL. He then served aboard the USS Radford during the Korean Conflict from 1951-1953. Upon his honorable discharge, he was employed at the Joliet Arsenal and later at Johnson & Johnson in Wilmington, IL. He was a member of Laborers Union, Local #75 in Joliet, IL, having retired in 1988. Robert was an avid sports fan and enjoyed golfing and spending time with his family and beloved dog, Casey. He was a member of the VFW Post #5422 in Wilmington, the Elks Lodge #2472 in North Fort Myers, FL, the Loyal Order of the Moose Lodge #241 in Wilmington, and the American Legion Koca Post #39 in Braidwood, IL. Survivors include his wife, Mary; two sons and one daughter-in-law, Steven K. Caise and Michael J. and Lorry Caise all of Essex, IL; three grandchildren, Stacey R. Caise (Raymond Marschner) of Essex, Robert M. Caise (Heather Roach) of Wilmington and Stefanie A. (Christopher) Bruciak of Custer Park, IL; seven great grandchildren, Skylar and Kamryn, Zachary, Lukas and Haileigh and Gavin and Delaney. Preceding him in death were his parents, Frank and Beulah Caise; son, Kim R. Caise; grandson, Chad S. Caise; and brother, Richard E. Caise. Cremation rites have been accorded. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Those wishing to give memorial gifts in his name may direct them to the Salvation Army, the American Lung Association-http://www.lung.org/donate/, or to a fund or charity of the donor’s choice. Find us on Facebook at R.W. Patterson Funeral Homes Ltd. & Crematory.

Robert K. Caise

February 8, 1927 - September 20, 2014

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