Robert Donald Anderson, or as most knew him, Bob (or Bobby) Anderson, 85, of Chicago, died of natural causes on Sunday, August 28, 2022, after recent years of illness and pain. Bob passed away peacefully at Lombard Place Assisted Living & Memory Care in Lombard.

Bob was born on September 12, 1936, in Chicago to parents Bernice and Walter Anderson. He would have turned 86 in just a few weeks. It was very difficult for Bob and his brother Bill to deal with the tragic death of their dear mother Bernice from a train accident in 1963. The Anderson brothers both went on to raise beautiful families.

Bob and his ex-wife Joan (née Morvis) Anderson raised their three sons in Orland Park. Bob was the loving father of David Anderson, Steve (Vicki) Anderson and Mike (Kelly) Anderson. He was the loving brother of Bill (Dawn) Anderson and the extremely proud grandfather of Cami, Emmie, Nate, Hayley, Taylor & Brayden Anderson. He also loved being an uncle and godfather (Kum) to his nieces, nephews & godchildren.

Bob graduated from Bowen High School and the University of Illinois, Urbana with a degree in Accounting. He worked for decades at various companies including DePalma Group, Baker McKenzie, Price Waterhouse and Perkins & Will. He was a U.S. Army Veteran.

Bob had a great sense of humor and loved to sing. He sang tenor and was a longtime member of Serbian Singing Society Sloboda. He went on to become President of Sloboda and eventually one of their directors. Many will remember Bob up in the choir loft directing the choir for church services on Sundays at St. Archangel Michael's Serbian Eastern Orthodox Church, first in South Chicago and then in Lansing. He was also known for his annual performances in the church variety show Barn Dance. Bob was also a long-time member of the Apollo Chorus of Chicago & the SSF (Serbian Singing Federation of America).

Bob was a devoted Chicago White Sox fan and absolutely loved going to Sox games with his family. One of his greatest memories was watching the White Sox win the 2005 World Series with his sons Steve & Mike & several other family members. Besides the White Sox, Bob's favorite pastime was doing the daily crossword puzzles in his favorite newspaper, the Chicago Sun-Times.

He will truly be missed by all friends and family.

Visitation is Thursday, September 1 from 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM , Pomen Service at 7:00 PM, at Thornridge Funeral Home (Janusz Family Funeral Service) 14318 S. La Grange Rd. (Northbound traffic: U-turn permitted at 143 ^rd St.), Orland Park, IL 60462. Lying in State, Friday September 2 from 10:30 AM until the time of Service at 12:00 PM, at St. Archangel Michael Serbian Eastern Orthodox Church 1500 E. 186 ^th St., Lansing, IL 60438. Interment Oak Hill Cemetery, Hammond, near his parents Bernice and Walter.

Memorials may be directed to St. Archangel Michael Serbian Orthodox Church.