Robert S. Koch – passed away at his home surrounded by his loving family on Monday, May 3, 2021 at the age of 93. He is survived by his five children, Robert "Bob" S. (Linda) Koch, Shirley (Bob) Schaffnit, Kathy (Larry) Brown, Nancy (Raymond) Deeter and June Koch; Sixteen grandchildren, Joshua, Zachary, Samantha, Noah, Regina, Rob, Ashley, Melissa, Nathan, Jennifer, Ryan, Aaron, Angelica, Wayne, Danielle and Deanna; Twelve great-grandchildren; one sister-in-law, Karen Boyd and numerous nieces and nephews also survive. Preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Rosemary T. (nee Lanfear) Koch (2010); his father, Ernest Koch, his mother and step-father, Donna and Lee Boyd and five brothers. Robert was born in Danville, Illinois on August 10, 1927. He was a US Navy veteran. He was employed as a Meat Cutter for the A & P Supermarket Stores for many years before retiring. Member of St. Bernard's Catholic Church. Visitation will be held at the Carlson-Holmquist-Sayles Funeral Home, 2320 Black Road, Joliet on Friday, May 7, 2021 from 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM. Family members will deliver eulogies at 7:00 PM to conclude the evening. Family and friends will gather at the funeral home on Saturday morning beginning at 10:00 AM and then process to Resurrection Cemetery for interment. In accordance with Covid-19 guidelines, all attending the visitation and services will be required to properly wear a face mask and observe social distancing. For information (815) 744-0022 or you may leave a condolence to the family on Robert's Memorial Tribute page at www.CHSFUNERAL.COM.