Robert L. Buell Sr. "Bob" Age 76 years, passed away Friday, January 26, 2018 at his home with his loving family by his side. Born in Joliet, a life-long resident. He was a veteran of the US Army. Employed by Waste Management for 33 years before retiring. He was an avid and skilled woodworker and he could "fix anything". Preceded in death by a daughter, Gail Lynn Buell; his parents, Raymond and Rose (nee Hafner) Buell and 3 sisters. Survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Genevieve C. (nee Johnson) Buell; his children, Robert (Shelly) Buell Jr., Raymond (Ann) Buell, Brian Buell, Kimberly Fretto and Steven Buell; 7 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren; one brother, Donald Buell; one sister, Diane Jackson; a special niece, Julie Vergel and by numerous nieces and nephews. A special thank you to Robert, Shelly, Steven, Kimberly and Tonya for the loving care to their dad and grandpa. Thank you to the staff of Vitas Hospice for their care and concern to Bob and his family. In accordance with Bob's wishes cremation rites will be accorded. There will be no services.