Robert G. DuBois

Robert G. DuBois, born August 23, 1934, passed away on Monday, December 8, 2025, at the Illinois Veterans Home in Manteno. Robert lived a life defined by service, hard work, and devotion to his family. A proud Korean War veteran, he served in the U.S. Army, stationed in Japan from 1953 to 1956. After completing his military service, he worked in the automotive electrical field and serving as a part-time officer with the Bourbonnais Police Department from 1963-1974, where he earned the distinction of being the only person ever granted the rank of part-time Lieutenant. On February 6, 1984, he married Carol Shelton in Ohio. Robert founded DuBois Automotive Electrical Service, a business he built from the ground up and operated with dedication for nearly three decades before retiring in 2003. Robert is survived by his wife, Carol, and by his daughter, Debra Collins, and her husband, William. He is also remembered by his former wife, Marcia Dubbert, mother of his daughter Debra. Robert is further survived by his grandchildren, Brandon Collins and wife Michelle of Vancouver, Washington, and Kristen Lloyd and husband Andrew; and by his great-grandchildren, Ryder and Kallie, who brought him immense joy. He was preceded in death by his parents, Howard and Ida Pasel; by his father, John DuBois; and by his stepbrother, Jack Pasel. Throughout his life, Robert loved helping his neighbors and friends with special projects and small remodeling work. Lending a hand was his way of showing care, and he took pride in being someone others could rely on. His family will forever remember him for his strength, his generosity, his service to his country and community, and the legacy he created through the business he built and the loved ones he leaves behind. Visitation will be held Thursday, December 11, 2025, from noon until the funeral service at 1pm at College Church of the Nazarene, Bourbonnais. Robert will be laid to rest at Aroma Park Cemetery, beside his parents, Howard and Ida Pasel, honoring his wish to be reunited with them. Memorials may be made to the wishes of the family.