Robert W. Flaws

Robert W. "Bob" Flaws, age 81, late of Homewood previously of Chicago. Loving husband of Joyce nee Kelly for 57 years. Cherished dad of William "Bill" (Mary) Flaws, Deborah (Kevin) Wirth, Laura (John) Ugo, and Matthew (MaryElizabeth) Flaws. Adored papa of Danny Flaws, Ryan and Alex Wirth, Johnathan, Jackson, and Jenna Ugo, and Allison and Caitlin Flaws. Bob was the youngest of eleven, all of whom preceded him in death. Dear brother-in-law and uncle of many. He made friends wherever he went, he never met a stranger. Bob was raised in Chicago and spent many years working with his dad and siblings as a vendor selling programs at Wrigley Field, Comiskey Park, The Chicago Opera House, and many other venues. He later became a CPA, and retired from the State of Illinois Department of Insurance as the Chief Examiner after over 35 years of dedicated service. Bob was a Third Degree Knight and Treasurer with the Knights of Columbus Council 997, an usher for St. Kieran Catholic Church, and an avid bowler and golfer. Visitation Sunday April 16, from 3-7 pm at the Tews-Ryan Funeral Home, 18230 Dixie Highway in Homewood. Funeral Mass Monday April 17 ^th at 10 am directly at St. Kieran Catholic Church, 724 W. 195 ^th Street Chicago Heights. Interment Assumption Catholic Cemetery. For additional information contact tews-ryanfh.com or call 708-798-5300