Robert John Thompson

Robert John Thompson, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Thursday, December 1, 2022, at the age of 79. He was born on April 4, 1943 in Manitowoc, Wisconsin to Raymond and Selma (Berg) Thompson. On June 3, 1978 he married Gail Zwicky. They have celebrated 44 years of marriage and have two daughters; Dana (Allen) and Anne (Weinthaler) and four grand-children.

As a career, Bob was a landscape architect for a number of firms, ending with the Chicago Park District until his retirement in 2013. He had enjoyed golf, tennis, chess, boating, camping, and watching his two 9-year old grand-daughters learn to water ski this past summer.

Besides his wife, daughters, and grandchildren, he is survived by his brothers Chuck (Mary Lou) who led him to his Christian faith and younger brother, Rick (Sara).

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, December 17, 2022, visitation 10:00 A.M. until time of memorial service at 11:30 A.M. at Bethel Community Church, 7601 W. Foster Ave., Chicago, IL followed by a luncheon.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Pacific Garden Mission, 1458 S. Canal St., Chicago, Illinois 60607 to help feed the homeless this Christmas season.

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