Robert Michael Sommer

Robert was born December 21, 1942 in Chicago, IL to the late Edgar Nathan Sommer and Dorothy Lee Friedman Sommer. He was a veteran of the US Air Force and a graduate of the University of Maryland. Robert was employed with IBM retiring with over 30 years of service. He was also employed with the NC Department of Transportation finally retiring in 2009.

Robert was preceded in death by his son, Michael Gerard Sommer; and daughter Robin Wilhelmina Baker.

He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Dorothy Jean Boll Sommer; daughters, Eileen Sommer of Holly Springs; Andrea George and her husband Dwayne of Durham; Jennifer Nason and her husband, Christian of Wildomar, CA; and Michele Broderick and her husband, Rick of Holly Springs; sisters, Beverly Sommer; and Lynn Rhinehart and her husband, John; 14 grandchildren; and 5 great grandchildren.

A graveside service will be held 1pm Monday, July 28, 2014 at Saint John’s Cemetery in Mokena, IL. The family will receive friend 5-8 pm Sunday, July 27, 2014 at Vandenburg Funeral Home, 19304 Wolf Road, Mokena, IL 60448.

Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.

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