Robert A. Durbin Obituary (1928

Durbin, Robert (Bob) Anthony of Waukegan passed away peacefully on October 17th at the age of 87 surrounded by family. He was born in Taylorville, IL to Anthony and Blanche Durbin in 1928 and grew up in Springfield, IL. Bob attended Griffin, an all-boys Catholic High School. He also attended Junior College and then he proudly served as a member of the US Air Force where he achieved the rank of 1st Lieutenant. He then went on to attend the University Of Washington School Of Pharmacy and graduated first in his class in 1957. Bob was married to the love of his life Julie for 58 years. He was proudly employed at Abbott Laboratories for 35 years before he retired in 1993. After retirement he was actively involved with the Abbott retiree’s organization. Bob was an active member of St. Anastasia parish. He is preceded in death by his parents Anthony and Blanche Durbin, brothers William and James. He is survived by his wife Julie (Cayou), children John (Cheryl). Douglas (Judy) and Thomas; grandchildren Allison (Daniel), Lauren, Nicholas (Heather), Jenna (George), Jessica and Andrea; great-grand children Kayla, Nicholas, Bailey, Constantine, Lainey and new addition Annica; sister Patricia Ritenour. Friends may visit with the family on Wednesday, October 21st from 5-8 PM at Peterson & Patch Funeral Home at 408 N. Sheridan Road, Waukegan. Funeral Services will be at 10 AM on Thursday, October 22nd at St. Anastasia Catholic Church, 624 Douglas Ave, Waukegan. Interment will be at Ascension Catholic Cemetery in Libertyville. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Lambs Farm where his son Tom resides, Attn: Development Department 14245 W. Rockland Rd. Libertyville, IL 60048 Arrangements are under the direction of PETERSON & PATCH FUNERAL HOME. Please sign our online guest book at www.petersonpatchfuneralhome.com For information, please call (847) 623-0495.