Robert Paul Geekie Sr

Robert Paul Geekie, Sr. age 84 of Kankakee IL,beloved husband of 61 years to Rochelle E. Balais,died peacefully surrounded by family on November 25, 2016 from complications of Alzheimers at the Manteno IL Veterans Home. He is survived by: Sons, Robert P. (Qiao) Geekie Jr. and Ronald(Pamela) Charles of Kankakee. Daughters, Gayle(Jim) Anthony of Chicago IL, Julie (Philip Jr.)Geier of Palm Beach FL. Brothers, William (Joan) Geekie of Springfield IL, Thomas (Alice) Geekie of Akron OH and Charles (Mary) Geekie of Venice FL. One Brother preceded him in death, James R. Geekie. Grandchildren, John, Robert, Effie, Lauren, Joseph, Haley (Deceased 2013), Samantha, Ashley, James and Emily. Great grandchildren, Kennedie, Levi, Liam and Theodore. And his dog Bella. Born on February 12, 1932 in St. Louis MO, son of Rolla James (RJ) and Elizabeth G. Geekie, he served during the Korean War in the Military Police at 5th Army Headquarters Chicago IL. Along with his wife, he founded Midwest Balance Company, a metrology business that has flourished the past 58 years, with his son Ron continuing his legacy. A man of many passions, he particularly enjoyed sponsoring his sons’ motocross racing years, collecting antiques, conspiracy theories and being a car and music aficionado. He touched many lives with his vibrant personalityand will be missed by all who knew him. Cremation rights have been accorded. A private service will be held. Sign his guestbook at www.jensenmemorialchapel.com