Robert V. Joyce, 92, of Steger, IL. passed away December 26, 2012. Beloved husband of 69 years to Teresa E. Joyce nee Kooy. Loving father of Judy (Marty) Denhartog, Karen (Warren) DenHartog, Marsha (Gilbert) Rimsnider, Terri (Jerry) Schoonover, Randall (Tammy) and Robin (Mark) Biggs. Cherished grandfather of eighteen grandchildren, nineteen great grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Dear brother of Warren(late Beverly), Richard (Doris) and Betty (late Tony)Zych. Robert was preceded in death by his siblings: Edward, Francis"Bud", Bernice, Lorraine, Agnes, Jim and Elmer. Visitation Monday December 31 2012 from 9:00 until time of service at 12:30 pm at the Smits Funeral Homes-Steger Memorial Chapel 3045 Chicago Rd. Interment at Skyline Memorial Park - Monee, IL. Robert retired from Park Forest School District 201U. Information 708-755-6100 or www.smitsfh.com