Robert Motley Obituary (2022)

Robert Lincoln Motley, 86, of Waukegan passed away on Thursday, May 12, 2022 at his home. He was born January 17, 1936 in Waukegan and was a lifelong area resident. Bob retired from Commonwealth Edison after 38 years of service and enjoyed 27 years of retirement. He loved to travel, camp and 25 years in the summer in the U.P., Manistique, MI at his cabin. Bob is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Carol Frances (nee Zeilbeck) Motley; children, Christina (Harold) Hollstein of Wadsworth, Cheryl Motley of Waukegan, Charles B. (Dottie) Motley of Stoughton, WI., Patricia (Robert) Cokel of Springfield, Oregon, Paul Motley of Kenosha, WI.; grandchildren, Autumn “Indee” (Kyle Ott) Cokel, Hayley (Matt Rouse) Cokel, Joshua Motley, Martin (Melanie) Hollstein, Vaughn Hollstein, Sarah (Dan) Weiner, Madeline (Tyler) Motley-Freitas; nephew, Richard (Sue) Motley; nieces, MaryKaye (Bernie) Smith, Donna (John) Sheppard, Terry (Randy) Maschek, Kim (Ron) Dolter and Sandy (Randy) Giorgi, His Loving nephews and nieces who made sure he was included in family get-to-gathers. He is preceded in death by his parents, Bradley Lincoln and Florence Agnes (nee Winckowicz) Motley and brother, Richard A. Motley. Memorial visitation will be from 1:00PM to 3:00 PM on Saturday, June 25, 2022 at Peterson & Patch Funeral Home 408 N. Sheridan Rd. Waukegan. Please sign our online guestbook at www.waukeganfunerals.com.