- Date Of Birth: November 3, 1934
- Date Of Death: October 11, 2015
- State: Illinois
Robert G. Arand, age 80 of Stockton, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family, on Sunday, October 11th. He was born November 3, 1934 in Rockford, IL; the son of George and Louise Arand. He attended Stockton High School, graduated in 1952 and joined the military in 1954.
He served as an MP in the United States Army from 1954 to 1956. On June 21, 1958 he married Janaan Madigan. Together they had 6 children. He worked for Atwood Automotive as a tool and die maker and was supervisor for 43 years. He retired in 1996.
Bob was a devoted member of Holy Cross Catholic Church, an avid golfer and served as scoreboard operator for the Stockton Blackhawk football team for over 30 years. In addition to being a die hard Stockton Blackhawk Fan he was also an avid Le-Win Panther fan and life long Chicago Cub & Bear fan.
He enjoyed watching his children and grandchildren in their various activities and was very active in coaching youth sports. He enjoyed gardening, feeding the birds, watching the squirrels, walking, having coffee with friends, and spending winters down south. He was a very loving husband, and a devoted father and grandfather.
Bob will be greatly missed by family, friends and loved ones. He is survived by his soulmate, Janaan; his daughter, Amy (Shawn) Haas of Stockton; sons Mick (Patty) Arand and Tony (Jennifer) Arand of Stockton and Ric (Cara) Arand of McConnell; 15 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; two brothers, Lenny (Sharon) Arand and Roger (Eileen) Arand. He is preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Rita; son, Timmy; and daughter, Tina.
