Robert Newell Wilcomb

Robert N. Wilcomb, age 83, passed away Thursday, October 6, 2016. He was born on January 15, 1933 in East Lynn, MA to the late Henry and Ruth (Annable) Wilcomb. Bob proudly served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean Conflict. He retired from K-Mart in 1997. Bob was a member of The Whitehall Senior Citizen Club as well as VFW Post 8794. He enjoyed bowling and playing euchre. In addition to his parents, Bob was preceded in death by his loving wife of 55 years, Ellen Jean Wilcomb. He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Jeff and Opal Wilcomb; grandson, Brian (Mandy) Wilcomb; great-grandson, Mason Wilcomb; great-granddaughter, Madelynn Wilcomb; sister, Barbara Grover; niece, Claudia Grover; many friends and extended family. Friends may call from 6-8pm Monday, October 10, 2016 and 10 am - 12 pm Tuesday, October 11, 2016 at the SCHOEDINGER EAST CHAPEL 5360 E. Livingston Ave. where the funeral service will be held at 12:00 pm on Tuesday. Interment to follow at Glen Rest Memorial Estate. Contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 15120, Chicago, IL 60693. Visit www.schoedinger.com to share a favorite memory of Bob.