Robert Vaca

Robert Vaca, of Bartlett; Born in Chicago October 21, 1945 and passed away at home on November 10, 2026; loving husband of 56 years to Frances; loving father of Robert (Cindy) Vaca, Karen (Brett) Benson; grandpa to Dylan, Derek (Ari) & Alex Vaca, and Spencer & Abbigail Benson; brother to John (Donna) Vaca, the late Daniel and the late Salvador; also, uncle to nieces and nephews.

Bob proudly served in the U.S. Navy, 1965-1969 on the USS Guadalcanal, LPH7, Landing Platform Helicopters. Bob was on the SEAL recovery team for Gemini 10, and Apollo 11, and one deployment in Vietnam.

He retired from Spraying Systems in Wheaton after 42 years. In addition to working full time, Bob worked many part time jobs.

Bob was a life long, avid fan of Chicago White Sox and a great fan of Notre Dame football. He also enjoyed many family vacations in Ludington Michigan.

Always willing to help, Bob served as Elder and President of St. Marks Lutheran Church, St. Charles, IL (a 30 yr member).

VICTORIOUS in the battle, cancer was the war. We are so proud of him. We miss him now and we always will.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, November 17, 2026 at Countryside Funeral Homes & Crematory, 950 S. Bartlett Rd., Bartlett from 4:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M. On Wednesday family and friends are invited to meet at St. Marks Lutheran Church, 101 S. 6th Ave, St. Charles, IL for visitation starting at 10:00 A.M. until the Service at 11:00 A.M. Burial will be private.