Robert T. Schlueter - 84

Crown Point, Indiana

Robert Thomas Schlueter. Age 84. Crown Point, IN resident, formerly of Crete, IL. Born in Waukegan, IL. Graduate of Thornton High School and Illinois Institute of Technology in Chicago, IL. Former Engineer for Kaiser Aluminum for many years. Proprietor of Schlueter Custom Homes from 1976 until his retirement in 2010, building homes throughout the South Suburbs of Chicago. Longtime member and past President of the Chicago Heights Building Club. He could build, fix, paint, and design anything you needed, and his friends fondly referred to him as “Builder Bob”. Robert enjoyed spending time with his family, playing cards with friends and golfing. Avid Blackhawks fan.  Longtime parishioner of St. Agnes Church. He was always available to help any friend at a moment’s notice. Husband for 62 years of Shirley Josephine nee Azzarello. Father of Carrie (David) Moore, Linda Grossi, Anthony (Debra) Schlueter, and Marc (Elizabeth) Schlueter. Grandfather of Carly (Josh) Hurd, Alyssa Moore, Rachael (Andrew) Bright, Robbie (Kaiti) Grossi, Eric Grossi, Maria Grossi, Elena and Natalie Schlueter and Bella, Brock, Dominic, and Jillian Schlueter. Great grandfather of Lilly, Cece, Isla Hurd, Theo, and Arwyn Bright, and Remmie Grossi. Son of the late Florence nee Vogal and Theodore A. Schlueter.  Brother of Nancy Roberts and Ted (Marlene) Schlueter. Loving uncle of many nieces and nephews. Friend of many. Visitation Friday December 22, 2023 from 3:00-7:00pm at Panozzo Bros. Funeral Home, 530 W. 14th Street (US Rt 30, 3 blks E of Western Ave). Funeral Saturday December 23, 2023, 9:15 am from funeral home to Our Lady of the Heights/St Agnes Church, 1501 Chicago Road, Chicago Heights. Mass 10:00 am. Interment Assumption Cemetery, Glenwood. Info 708-481-9230 and panozzo@panozzobros.com.