Robert D. Devries

Robert D. DeVries, Sr., age 78, U.S. Army Veteran, 11th Airborne Division. Went to be in the presence of the Lord on January 2, 2013. Beloved husband for 53 years to Joanne, nee Bainbridge . Loving father of Bob Jr. (Karla), Ron (Marilyn) and Amy (Norm) Hansen. Cherished grandfather of Lauren, Aubrey, Robbie, Rachel, Caleb, Adeline, Henry, Nicole, Meagan, Hannah, Colleen, Bethany, Cara and Naomi. Fond brother of John (Joan) and the late Winnifred Calbow, Henry DeVries and Hilda VerWey. Dear uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation Sunday, January 6, 2013 from 3-9 p.m. at Colonial Chapel, 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. & Harlem) Orland Park, IL. Memorial Service Monday, January 7, 2013, 11:00 a.m. at New Life Church, 500 Gougar Rd., New Lenox, IL 60451. Committal Service and Military Honors will take place prior to Memorial Service on Monday 9:30 a.m. at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood, IL. Memorials to New Life Church preferred. Express your thoughts and condolences at www.colonialchapel.com 708-532-5400