Obituary
Rob attended Naperville Central High School in Naperville, IL. Shortly after graduating he began his career in Law Enforcement. Rob served the people of Sycamore as an Officer for 25 years starting on February 23, 1981 and retired on May 1, 2006. Over the years his many roles included Detective, Youth Specialist, and Patrol Officer for most of his career.
Rob’s greatest joys in life were spending time with his family, riding his many motorcycles, and making people laugh with his quick wit. He always made you feel at home when you were with him.
He is survived by his wife of 15 years Debbie, Mother: Elaine, Brother: Stuart (Charlene), and Sister-in-Law: Susan (Jeffrey) Rosenberg. Daughter: Erica (Aleks) Kosoric, Son: Steven Rosenberg, Stepchildren: Eric (Ashley) Ratfield, and Kellie (Adam) Erickson. Grandchildren: Charlotte Hunt, Ana Kosoric, and Step Grandchildren: Lilyan, Andrew, Lukas and Noah Erickson. Nephews: Joshua (Elizabeth) Rosenberg, Michael (Arica) Rosenberg, Dakota and James Rosenberg, and Great Nephew: Mason Rosenberg. Along with numerous cousins and friends.
He was preceded in death by his Father: Gerald, Brother: Jeffrey, and his Father-In-Law: James Theisen.
A private family service will take place at Shalom Memorial Park in Arlington Heights, IL.
The family would like to thank the Sycamore Police Department, Sycamore Fire Department, the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office, and Butala’s Funeral Home for their compassion in this time.
Service Information
Service : Wednesday, November 25th at 10:00 am
Service Location: Private Graveside Service -Shalom Memorial Park
Interment:
Shalom Memorial Park
1700 W. Rand RoadArlington Heights
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November 25th, 2020
I have many great memories of Rob. He was like a father to me. He gave me my childhood nickname, Nancy, when I became best friends with Erica in Junior High. I remember how handsome he looked in his police uniform. He taught me how to ride my motorcycle and took me to the DMV to take my test. Afterwards we went and had breakfast together. He was always good to me. I loved him like a father and I will miss him dearly.
~Danielle Roesch
~Friend, Sycamore,IL
November 23rd, 2020
Photo of Rob
~Debbie Rosenberg
~Wife, Sycamore, IL
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