Robert Hans Wacker was born in Chicago, IL on July 8, 1938 to Hans Robert Wacker and Elsie Malik Wacker (Cozak).He is preceded in death by both of his parents.
Bob is survived by:his four daughters - Sharon Creaser, Sandra Spikes (Jay), Pamela Miller (Phillip), Diane Allen (Richard); 8 Grandchildren -
Matthew Brdecka, John Brdecka (Brittni), Bridgette Brdecka, Melissa Miller (David Barr), Nicholas Brdecka (Tricia), Austin Miller (Kelsey), Carmen Morrell Watson (Dwayne), Shawna Creaser; and 11 great grandchildren - Aakyla, Presli, Zachariah, Dwayne, Hazel, Lincoln, Brody, Brandon, Berkli, Silvia, Korbyn, Nolan
Born and raised in Chicago, Bob attended Lane Tech high school graduating in 1957. He ran in the Illinois State Competitions with his track team during his Senior Year. Though he aspired to be an architect, Bob went into the trades and enjoyed a lifelong career as a meat cutter.Early in his career he worked at Potash Brothers Specialty Grocery on State Street in Chicago where he met several famous Chicago personalities.He attained his goal of running his own shop Custom Cut Meats in Roselle and again in a smaller shop in Bloomingdale. Bob finished his full time employment at Wheaton Meats (Wheaton, IL) moving to retire in Montgomery, TX.Into retirement he would occasionally put on his apron and you would find him behind the counter at Majkszak’s Meat Market in Conroe, TX.
He raised his family in Keeneyville, IL where he also served as a volunteer on the Keeneyville Fire Department.Throughout his life Bob enjoyed fishing, and gardening and was very proud of both his stamp and train collections.Later in life he discovered a knack for managing his stock investments and he enjoyed traveling and boating.
Bob passed peacefully on November 8 at Ardenwood Nursing Home in Houston, Texas.No service is planned.
