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Robert C. England
Of Arlington Heights
Robert C. England was born on July 7, 1915 in Port Townsend, WA to James
and Hazel (nee Jay) England. He passed away on February 23, 2010 at
Lutheran Home and Services, Arlington Heights.
As a young man in the 1930’s, Robert worked in the Civilian Conservation
Corp. He had a 43 year career with Caterpillar including three years in
Sao Paulo, Brazil from 1967 to 1970 where he worked as the material
superintendent. After retiring, Robert worked as a Deacon for ten years
at the Office of Communication for the Diocese of Peoria.
He is survived by his children, Michael J. (Barbara) England of
Evanston, Marianne (William) Dixon of Arlington Heights, Therese England
of Northbrook and Philip (Rebecca) England of Peoria; his grandchildren
Madeleine, Erin, Patrick, Dave, Lindsay, Kyna, Adrienne, Keith and Lea;
his great grandchildren Dylan, Autumn, Conner and Edwin; his brother,
Richard (Margaret) England of Circlesville, OH; and many nieces and
nephews.
Robert was preceded in death by his wife, Mildred M. England; his
parents; and his brother, James (the late Angie) England.
Visitation from 10:00 AM until the time of committal services at 11:00
AM Friday, February 26, 2010 at Resurrection Cemetery, 7519 N. Allen,
Peoria, IL .
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given in memory of
Robert C. England to Doctors without Borders, P.O. Box 5030, Hagerstown,
MD 21741.
Glueckert Funeral Home
(847) 253-0168
1520 North Arlington Heights Road
Arlington Heights, IL 60004 |