Robert Suprenant

Robert P. Bob Suprenant, 83, of Kankakee passed away peacefully surrounded by his family Friday July 9, 2010 at Riverside Hospital in Kankakee IL. He was born July 28, 1926 to Leon and LaRee (Hammond) Suprenant in Kankakee IL.Mr. Suprenant owned Bob's Southside Sporting Goods, worked part time for the city and county police departments, and retired after 23 years from General Foods. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy serving from 1943-1946 aboard the U.S.S. Saratoga CV-3 as a Seaman First Class-USNR.He was awarded the Point System Victory Medal, the Asiatic Pacific Area Campaign Medal (3 stars), and the American Area Campaign Medal.Survivng are his wife the former Dorothy Jean Randles of Kankakee whom he married 63 years ago on Nov. 6, 1946 at St. Patricks Catholic Church in Kankakee. Daughters Linda Shelton (Nan Mileo) of Kankakee, Barbara (Tom) Janusauskas of Kankakee, Laura (David) Blaylock of Chebanse, Brenda (Ed) Brown of Herscher. Sons Larry (Carrie) Suprenant of Villa Ridge MO. and David (Connie) Suprenant of Kankakee IL. along with his K-9 companion Daisy (pug). He is also survived by 15 grandchildren: Paul (Tracey) Shelton, Byron (Sandy) Suprenant, April (Mike) Kozubal, Thomas Shelton, Dustin Suprenant, Matthew (Jennie) Janusauskas, Samuel (Angela) Janusauskas, Jason Blaylock, Misty (Jason) Lato, Adam (Amber) Blaylock, Daniel Blaylock, Noah Suprenant, Colleen (Peter) Dal Santo, Kyle and Jared Brown and 16 great grandchildren: Elaina, Aryan, Madelyn, Isaac, Nathan, Conner, Alexie, Jathniel, Jamie, Cheyenne, Antonio, Shane, Jacob, Hayden, Zane, and Sarah. Robert also has four brothers and six sisters: Ronald (Georgia) Suprenant of Oroville CA., Kenneth (Sharon) Suprenant of Magnolia TX., James Suprenant of Bourbonnais, Leon (Maureen) Suprenant of Olathe KS., Charlotte Bissonnette of Denver CO., Dorothy O'Kelly of Capitola CA., Mary (Orvan) Peters of Kankakee, Michelle Suprenant of San Roman CA., Kathy Nicholas of Reno NV., and Andrea (Brett) Reed of Corona Del Mar CA. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother Raymond, mother in law and father in law Rose and Arthur Randles, and brother in law Robert Randles.Robert enjoyed camping, fishing, cooking, and watching westerns with his dog Daisy. He was an avid Cubs fan and enjoyed many vacations in Wisconsin and Shelbyville. He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather who will be greatly missed by all.To leave a condolence, share a special photo, watch Roberts tribute video, or read his entire life story please go to lifestorynet.com and search his name.