Robert C. Martin, 65, of Crystal Lake passed away December 1, 2018. He was born September 7, 1953 in Chicago, IL to Clarence and Elaine Martin. On August 20, 1983 he married Kimberly Ritt. Bob’s family was his hobby, they always came first and foremost. He enjoyed planning, cooking and serving a meal to his family. He was a huge Bears and Sox fan. Bob was always thinking about everyone else, he had a heart of gold. Robert is survived by his wife, Kim; his son, Nick (Gina); daughter, Nicole (Matt) Roark; his grandchildren, Charlotte and Kalianne Roark; his father, Clarence; his sister, Jeanne (Tim) Reitinger. Bob is also survived by his sisters-in-law, Amy Martin and Julie Martin; his nieces and nephews, Scott (Lauren) Martin, Elaine (Brian) Piasecki, Tom (Katie) Martin, Alyssa Martin, and Scott (Jenny) Ritt; and Dennis Armbruster, his dear friend. He was preceded in death by his mother, Elaine Martin; his brothers, Donald, David and Bruce Martin. There will be a visitation from 4-8 p.m. on Wednesday, December 5, 2018 at Querhammer & Flagg Funeral Home. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Thursday, December 6, 2018 at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, 451 W. Terra Cotta Ave., Crystal Lake. Interment will be private. For information call the funeral home at 815-459-1760. Online condolences may be made at www.querhammerandflagg.com.
