Robert "Bob" Pischke, 75, passed away Nov. 26, 2024, surrounded by his family.
A devoted (and often disappointed) Chicago Bears and White Sox fan, Bob grew up with his four siblings playing baseball in the alley and freezing the backyard to play ice hockey together.
In college, he met his best friend and love of his life, Sue. They married in 1973 and welcomed two daughters, Allison and Courtney, in the 1980s. Over the years, Bob enjoyed family gatherings, playing hockey, vacations, his softball league, golfing, supporting his daughters' sporting or academic efforts, and being with close friends and family.
In 2010, Bob was promoted to the coveted title of "Papa" when granddaughter Clare was born and his heart grew even more when grandkids Luke, Maeve, Oliver and Violet joined the family in years to come. He built them musical stages, attended their games and performances, hosted magical sleepovers, introduced them to the "President's Game" and always gave 110 percent at being the most loving Papa imaginable.
A natural storyteller who lit up every room with his smile and dad jokes, Bob's joy was being with family and friends. Even during his final weeks, he always put aside his own suffering to ask his daughters, sons-in-law and grandkids about work, school, trips or their sporting events. Family and loved ones were everything to him, and his legacy, love and memory will live on in everyone who knew him.
Known as Papa, Bobby, Pablo, and the best dad ever, Bob is survived by his wife of 51 years, Sue (nee Barry); his daughters, Allison (Jason) Hanson of Hinsdale and Courtney (Matt) Koppelman; his grandchildren, Clare Hanson, Luke Hanson, Maeve Hanson, Oliver Koppelman and Violet Koppelman; his brothers, Randy (Barbara) Pischke and Ronnie (Maureen) Pischke; his sister, Janet (Jack) Anderson; his brother-in-law, Dominic "Dino" Viverito; sister-in-law Nancy (Al) Osiecki; brother-in-law John (Melinda) Barry; and nieces and nephews.
Bob was preceded in death by his sister, Jean Ann Viverito (nee Pischke); and his parents, Beatrice (nee Snider) and Adam Pischke.
Visitation is from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday, Dec. 2, at Sullivan Funeral Home, 60 S. Grant St., Hinsdale.
Family and friends will meet for a funeral Mass at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 3, at St. Isaac Jogues Catholic Church. 306 W. Fourth St., Hinsdale.
Interment is at Bronswood Cemetery in Oak Brook.
