Robert "Bob" C. Huisman

Robert C. Huisman, “Bob”, age 75, of Manteno, IL, passed away Monday, July 28, 2025 at Manteno Veterans Home under the care of Uplifted Hospice Care.

Bob was the beloved husband of the late Paula Huisman (nee Miarecki). He is survived by his siblings; Gary (Sharon) Huisman, Sherry Huisman, Denis Huisman, and Tim Huisman. Also survived by his sister-in-law Bonnie (Juergen) Jackert and Nancy (late Leonard) Miarecki, brother-in-law John Miarecki and Godsons Charles (Jamie) Huisman, Sr. and Drew (late Kim) Huisman. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, cousins and many many friends.
Preceded in death by his wife Paula Huisman, his parents Robert and Christine Huisman, his in-laws, Henry & Betty Miarecki, sister-in-laws, Karen Miarecki, Jackie Fry, nephews Brad Fry, Steve Anderson and niece Kimberly Huisman.

He was an Air Force Veteran, serving in radio intelligence from 1968 through 1972. He loved spending time with his nieces and nephews and friends. He will be dearly missed.

Memorial visitation Saturday, August 2, 2025, from 1:00 p.m. until time of the memorial service at 3:00 p.m. at Smits Funeral Home, 2121 Pleasant Springs Lane, Dyer, IN. Interment to be held at a later date at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery—Elwood, IL. Memorial contributions may be given to the Veterans’ Home at Manteno ( www.veterans.illinois.gov ), Uplifted Care ( www.upliftedcare.org ), or to the family. For further information, please contact 219-322-7300 or visit our online obituary and guestbook at www.SMITSFH.com