Robert John Warren

Robert J. Warren, 94, formerly of Arlington Heights and Barrington Hills, was born March 5, 1930 in Des Plaines, Illinois to Gus and Emma (nee Hammer) Warren. He died Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital, in Barrington, Illinois.

Robert, also known as “The Greek”, was extremely proud of his heritage and Des Plaines roots. His grandfather, Richard Hammer, was the first Des Plaines police officer. As a young adult he and his life-long friends, Donnie Blackburn and Herbie Volberding, enlisted and served in the Army during the Korean War. After returning from the service, he and his friend Donnie both went to work for Schwake Stone.

After leaving Schwake Stone, he started Fister Warren along with Chuck Fister. As a successful businessman, he later saw an opportunity in the interlocking concrete paver industry and started a manufacturing business called Paveloc Industries.

Bob is survived by his son Gus (Michele); his grandchildren Victoria and Colette; his step daughters Alice (William) Schneider and Sandie Hodor; his nieces and nephew Nancy & Tom Warren and Dixie Mendola; his life partner of the last 16 years, Sharon Humble; and many other grand and great-grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his wife of 43 years, Violet; his parents and his brother, George (Elaine); his step-son, Chuck Simmonds; and his best friend, Donnie Blackburn.

Visitation will be from 9:30 am until time of service at Noon, Monday, October 7, 2024 at the Glueckert Funeral Home, Ltd., 1520 N. Arlington Heights Rd., Arlington Heights, IL 60004. Interment following at Ridgewood Memorial Park in Des Plaines, Illinois.

Funeral Information and condolences can be given at www.GlueckertFuneralHome.com or (847) 253-0168.