Robert Earl Kautz's Obituary
Decatur- Robert E. Kautz 82, formerly of Decatur passed away Sunday, February 26, 2012 at Palms Assisted Living in Sebring Florida.
A private service for Robert will be held on Friday March 2, 2012 at River Hill Memorial Park in Batavia, Illinois, with interment to follow.
Robert was born December 12, 1929 in Du Page County city of West Chicago Illinois the son of Wallace & Lillian (Reuter) Kautz. Robert served in the Navy during the Korean War. He married Thelma Smith on June 26, 1954. Robert retired from Caterpillar Inc. Decatur Plant. Robert was a member of the First Presbyterian church in Decatur, IL and a volunteer for the Salvation Army.
He is survived by his son; Richard (Beverly L) of Sebring, FL; daughter, Debbie (Joseph DeCerbo) of Sebring, FL; sister; Janet (Jack Player) of Oswego, IL; grandchildren, Thomas Joseph, Sharon (Shawn) Renfro, Robert, Rebecca, Richard (Meagan), and eleven great-grandchildren.
Robert is preceded in death by his parents, wife and twin brother.
Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home is assisting the family with these arrangements. Online condolences and memories may be shared with the family at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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