Robert T. Carroll

Robert T. Carroll obituary, Brookfield, IL

Robert T. Carroll

Robert Carroll Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Hitzeman Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Ltd. on Apr. 28, 2025.

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Robert T. Carroll, age 67, of Willowbrook. Beloved husband of JoAnna Carroll, nee Krause; loving father of Patrick (Erika Crodova) Krause; son of the late Frank Joseph Carroll, Jr, and the late Lillian Henrietta Carroll, nee Foerster; brother of Patricia Pygman, Thomas (Mary Kay) Carroll and Kimberly (Steven) Vaughan; lifelong friend of Steve (Christina ) Henrickson; uncle of Trisha (Stace) Stremski, Tracy (Mike) Egan, Kip (Christine) Pygman, Patrick (Melissa) Carroll, Erin Carroll and Daniel (Emily) Carroll; great uncle of many grand nieces and nephews; godfather of Erin Henrickson.
"Hippie" is a proud lifelong TKE. An avid Fisherman, "Professor's" lifelong passion of fishing was shared with many. Many are grateful for Bob being the first in line to lend a hand.
Visitation Wednesday, April 30, 2025 from 4 P.M. to 8 P.M. at Hitzeman Funeral Home, Ltd., 9445 31st Street, Brookfield, IL 60513. A Visitation Prayer Service will be held Wednesday night at 7 P.M. Bob, will Lie in State on Thursday, May 1, 2025 at Trinity Lutheran Church, 11500 German Church Road, Burr Ridge, IL 60527 from 10 A.M. to time of Service 11 A.M.
Inurnment Private.
In lieu of flowers Memorials appreciated to Trinity Lutheran Church.
Information 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com
For those of you that would like to express your condolences to the family, please click on the link below and you can leave the family a message. If you wish to send a sympathy card to the family, please feel free to send it to Hitzeman Funeral Home, 9445 31st Street, Brookfield, IL 60513, c/o the Robert T. Carroll Family. We will gladly forward it on to the family.

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