Robert J. DeRoos, age 72, beloved husband of 49 years to Nancy, nee Smit. Loving father of Karen, Glenn (Lisa), and John (Tamme). Cherished grandfather of Kyle, Nicholas, and Kaitlynn. Devoted son of Grace (nee Venhuizen) and the late John. Dear brother of the late Marvin (Susan). Dearest uncle of many nieces and nephews. Bob retired from the Village of Evergreen Park in 2005 after 40 years of service. He was also a volunteer firefighter for the Evergreen Park Fire Dept. retiring as a Captain in 1982 with 20 years of dedicated service. Visitation Monday, December 21, 2015 3-9 p.m. Funeral Service Tuesday, December 22, 2015 10:00 a.m. at Colonial Chapel 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. & Harlem) Orland Park, IL. Interment Evergreen Cemetery, Evergreen Park, IL. Memorials to American Cancer Society preferred. Express your thoughts and condolences at colonialchapel.com 708-532-5400