At a glance
Army, 1971 to 1973·From Schiller Park, Illinois·Served in Vietnam·Married 58 years·Died August 2, 2025
Bob's story
Fort Lewis basic training. Fort Knox armor vehicle training. Vietnam. Fort Sheridan, Fort Riley and a Germany Reforger. Camp Grayling.
He liked to tell jokes.
Miss him dearly.
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Where this story comes from
- FAMILY ACCOUNT Shared by his wife with Fire Swept Trail, November 2026. Not independently verified.