Robert John Slack

  • Born: August 28, 1967
  • Died: September 1, 2020
  • Location: Wauconda, Illinois

Colonial Funeral Home & Crematory

591 Ridgeview Drive
McHenry, IL 60050

Directors@colonialmchenry.com
Tel. (815) 385-0063

Tribute & Message From The Family


Robert John Slack, age 53, of Wauconda, passed away on Tuesday, September 1, 2020 at his home.

He was born in Evanston of August 28, 1967, the son of James and Marijane Slack.

Bob graduated from Johnsburg High School in 1985 and went on to study and earn an AAS degree in Horticulture from College of Lake County. He had worked for Rocco Fiore and Sons as landscaping foreman for 23 years. Bob loved working with plants and flowers, being outdoors, fishing and taking long hikes through forest preserves. He was a kind and gentle soul with subtle sense of humor.

He is survived by his daughters Natalie J. and Rachel N. Slack, his former wife Jane Slack; his mother Marijane Johnson; step mother Gayle Slack; as well as his sister Karen (James) Merkelz and nieces Amy and Sara

He was preceded in death by his father James R. Slack

Memorial Visitation will take place on, Thursday, September 10, 2020 from 5 pm to 7 pm at Colonial Funeral Home 591 Ridgeview Drive, McHenry IL 60050. Memorial Service will begin at 7 pm at the funeral home. Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be directed to a charity of your choice.

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Condolence & Memory Journal

Condolences to Karen, who stood tall while her world was turned upside down with Bob's death. She will forever miss her brother, with whom she shared her life. So sad. But there were many happy moments and we hope that these will be your memories

Posted by Susan Bruggink - Easton, PA   September 10, 2020

Dear Gayle and family, so sorry to hear of Bob's passing. We hope you find comfort in knowing he's in Gods loving arms. As time moves on, you'll always have Bob close to your heart in wonderful memories. God bless.

Posted by Joe & Mary Margalski - Phoenix, AZ - Friend   September 10, 2020

I watched Bob grow up in his early years and enjoyed his company when we went to visit the Slack family (my sister's family) along the Fox River. I have gratitude to sharing Bob's early life, his move to Florida for a year, his bicycling, his playing ping pong with me, and proudly seeing him at the family reunions in Wisconsin, where he played volleyball like no one else. I will miss following his life. My sister (his mother) must bear an unbearable loss, and his children Natalie and Rachel have sadly lost their Dad. My heart also goes out to Jane, who shared his life for so many years.

Posted by Thomas Bruggink - Easton, PA   September 09, 2020

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Sincere and loving condolences to Jane, Natalie and Rachel on the sad passing of Bob. He and Dan Bell provided many years of excellent landscaping, snow removal, and more importantly, cherished friendship and guidance to me. May Bob and all of you find comfort in God's everlasting love and support.

Posted by Dr. Nora O'Malley - Lincolnshire, IL - Family Friend   September 09, 2020

I am so sorry to hear about you losing your dad. I pray you have peace in this terrible time and are even able to find joy as you celebrate the best times you had with your dad among family and friends.

Posted by Valerie Sass (Lee) - Cary, IL - Acquaintance   September 07, 2020

I am truly sadden by Bob's passing. I was blessed with knowing him and he always had the answers for my questions on plants and planting. He was a delight to be around and know.
My condolences to the families from myself and my family.

Posted by Mark Todd - Steger, IL   September 07, 2020

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