- Date Of Birth: November 26, 1938
- Date Of Death: October 21, 2020
- State: Illinois
Robert Destri, 81, of Ladd, passed away, Wednesday, October 21, 2020, at Loyola University Medical Center in Hines, IL. Mr. Destri was born November 26, 1938, in Spring Valley to Fred and Katherine (Marchetti) Destri. He graduated from Hall High School, Class of 1957, and served in the U.S. Army from 1962-1964.
He married Teryl Volant on April 18, 1999, at the couple’s home in Ladd. He worked at Hennepin Steel Mill for more than 33 years. He was a member of Holy Trinity Church, Cherry, Ladd Moose Lodge, and Ladd American Legion Post #938. Bob and his wife spent the winters in Apache Junction, AZ, and spent many years going to the Cubs spring training and attending many away games throughout the country. He was an avid fisherman, loved to play golf, and enjoyed taking care of his flower garden and lawn. He was known as one of the best poker and euchre players. He loved sports and knew all the stats of his favorite teams.
He is survived by his wife, Teryl of Ladd; three children, Kathy Melvin of Elizabethton, TN, Jamie (Jim) Mealey of San Tan Valley, AZ and Kristi Parker of Oglesby; three granddaughters, Melissa Hayer, Johnna Destri, Jaide Gramer; one grandson, Gino Mealey; one great-grandson, David Linton; two great-great-grandchildren, Karrissa and Joey Linton; one sister, Joanne Monterastelli of Peru; one brother, Gary (Lisa) Destri of Webster Park and his mother-in-law, Yvonne Volant of Ladd He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Ron Destri and his father-in-law, Harry Volant.
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