Robert Joseph "Joe" Gougar passed away peacefully on Friday, February 17, at the age of 90. He was born June 4, 1926 in Joliet, IL. Joe graduated from Joliet Township High School, class of 1944, and was the third generation to operate the Gougar family farm throughout his entire adult life. He was an avid fan of local high school sports as well as all professional Chicago teams. He also enjoyed pitching horseshoes, camping, fishing, north woods vacations, farm bureau picnics, playing cards, family gatherings, Sousa marches and, finally, one Cubs World Series victory. Joe was preceded in death by his wife, Elda Mae Gougar, parents, Harlow Webster and Ruby J. (nee Cockle) Gougar, and two sisters, Elizabeth Fields, and Anne Wisneski. He is survived by his children, Douglas (Carolyn) Gougar of Henderson, NV, Laurie (Larry) Eisenbrandt of New Lenox, IL, Kimberly (late Kevin) McGann of New Lenox, IL, Christine Gougar of Egg Harbor Township, NJ and beloved "son" Dennis Hatton of Coal City, IL. Grandchildren Jay (Misty) Gougar, Kelly (Eric) Bridges, Danielle Gougar, Paul Martino, Anthony Martino, Daniel Martino, Emily McGann, Jennifer McGann and Allison McGann. Five great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Robert's name to The Will County Farm Bureau Foundation would be appreciated. Visitation will be at Kurtz Memorial Chapel on Cedar and Francis Roads, New Lenox, IL from 3pm-8pm on Wednesday, February 22, 2017. Funeral services will be conducted also at the Kurtz Memorial Chapel on Thursday, February 23, 2017 at 11:00am. Burial will follow the services at St. John's Cemetery in Mokena.
Wednesday, February 22, 2017
3:00 - 8:00 pm (Central time)
Kurtz Memorial Chapel - New Lenox
Thursday, February 23, 2017
Starts at 11:00 am (Central time)
Kurtz Memorial Chapel - New Lenox
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