Joseph R. White

Born: November 26, 1933

Died: March 16, 2019

Joseph R. White, "Bob," age 85, a longtime resident of Naperville, passed away on March 15, at Edward Hospital. He was born on Nov. 26, 1933, in Ottawa.

Bob is survived by his beloved wife of 62 years, Suzanne; his loving children, Stuart (Jena) White, of Plainfield, Jill (Jim) Koulos, of Naperville, and Juli (Jeff Nuti) Honaker, of Naperville; his cherished grandchildren, Jackson White, Leah, Nikki, Lainey and Alec Koulos, Taylor and Janelle Honaker; as well as his sister-in-law, Anita (Clark) Andrews and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Harley and Mildred White; his sisters, Shirley (the late Fred) Dunlap and Mary (the late Mick) Forbes; his parents-in-law, Harvey and Viola Anderson; and his sister-in-law, JoAnne (the late Jack) Pleskovitch.

Bob grew up in Ottawa and graduated from Ottawa High School, Class of 1951. He earned his bachelors degree in mechanical engineering from Purdue University in 1956. He began a 38-year career with Northern Illinois Gas and after his retirement enjoyed 15 years as a campus supervisor at Naperville Central High School. He proudly served in the U.S. Army Reserves for 12 years. Bob was a lifelong Chicago Cubs and Purdue Boilermakers fan. He was also a longtime member and usher at Grace United Methodist Church, Naperville.

A memorial visitation will be 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 20, at the Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 44 S. Mill St., Naperville. A memorial service will follow at 7 p.m. Interment will be private. For information call 630-355-0213 or visit www.friedrich-jones.com