Robert "Bob" Staal, age 87, US Air Force Korean War Veteran. Beloved husband for 62 years to Blanche, nee Ogren. Loving father of Laura (Tim) Hoekstra, Larry (Ruth) Staal, and Lonny (Jane) Staal. Cherished grandfather of Michael (Jori) Staal, Leah (John) Baldauff, Jessica Hoekstra, Amy (Derek) Groot, Aaron (Jody) Hoekstra, Sam (Karley) Staal, Andrew Staal, Scott (Julie) Staal, and Abbey (Justin) Deckinga. Dearest great-grandfather of 17. Dear brother of Arlene (late Harold) Veltkamp, Berniece (Al) DeVries, Dean (Clarice) Staal, and the late Shirley (late Ozzie) Terpstra. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Wednesday, September 4, 2019 from 4-7 PM with a Funeral Service to follow at 7:00 PM at Colonial Chapel 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. & Harlem) Orland Park, IL. A private burial with Military Honors will take place on Thursday morning at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood, IL Express your thoughts and condolences at colonialchapel.com 708-532-5400