Robert "Bob" J. Fleischauer, age 79, passed away peacefully with his family at his side on Wednesday, January 25, 2023, at Lightways Hospice. Bob was born in Joliet on January 29, 1943.

Survived by his loving wife of 41 years, Debbie Fleischauer; children, Tania (fiancé John Tisdale) Budd, Frank (Joanna) Fleischauer and Daniel (Amanda Meisner) Fleischauer; grandchildren, Christina (Cody Preston) Budd and Tyler Budd.

Also surviving his sisters, Rose Madison, Carol (Steve) Maas and Mary (David) Quigley; sister-in-law, Marie Fleischauer, Lynn (Ernie) Scalpelli, Sandy (Robert) Cagann; brother-in-law, Scott (May) Wyss, Frank (Sherrie) Wyss, Dave (Jodi) Wyss. Numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. His beloved cats, (whom he referred to as his "boys") Plissken and Mr. Moto.

Preceded in death by his parents Ray and Rose (Astorino) Fleischauer; siblings, William Fleischauer, Judy and Robert Carol, Barbara and Nick Brandolino, infant brother and sister, Pam, and Joey Fleischauer.

Bob worked many years for GAF and then until retirement at Mitchell's Food Mart. He was a member of the Joliet Ski Club and played on bowling and dart leagues and was an avid Chicago Cubs and Chicago Bears fan. Bob will be truly missed by all that knew him.

Memorial services for Bob will be held at Farkas Funeral Home, 3201 W. Jefferson St. Joliet, IL 60431 on Tuesday, January 31, 2023, at 12:00 PM. Visitation will be held from 10:00 AM until time of services. As it was Bob's request, cremation rites have been accorded. In lieu of flowers, donations to Will County Humane Society, 24109 Seil Road, Shorewood, IL will be appreciated.

For more information, please call 815-725-0100 or visit www.farkasfuneralhome.com.