Robert married the love of his life, Sherry Thompson in 1956. He was a career machinist for 45 years, retiring from REBCO Manufacturing after 10 years of service. He enjoyed traveling back home to Virginia, playing slots and was a lover of all animals. Robert was a handyman and mechanic who could fix anything who enjoyed working on his home.
Robert will be loved and missed by his wife of 66 wonderful years, Sherry; children, Rene (Duyonne) Wisdom, Robin (Steve) Schlichting and Robert W. Comer; grandchildren, Pasquell, Janelle Julie and Jen; 15 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death his parents; son, Ronnie; brother, Carrol Comer and brother and sister-in-law, Roy and Pat Comer.
Special thank you to the staff of OSF Hospice.
A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, August 10, 2022 at Sunset Memorial Gardens, 8800 N. Alpine Road, Machesney Park, IL 61115. Memorials may be made in Robert’s name to OSF Hospice. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.sunsetfhmemgardens.com for the Comer family.