1957
Robert
2014
Robert Vickery
November 30, 1957 — August 25, 2014
Beloved Father, Husband, and “Lake Fox”
Robert Vickery, 56, passed away from natural causes on Monday, August 25, 2014 in Waukegan, Illinois while working on his cherished new boat, the Collaboration 3. Bob was born on November 30, 1957 in Chicago, Illinois to parents Earl and Diane Vickery.
Throughout his life he was an avid sailor, earning the nickname the “Lake Fox,” and he had 41 years of racing experience in addition to his experience as a sailmaker and boatbuilder. He was a member of the 1980 Star Class Olympic effort, ranked 7th worldwide in the International Etchells Class, and was the Skipper of Collaboration 2, establishing an all-time Chicago Mackinac Race record for placing in 7 consecutive races and winning 4 section titles.
Bob was also the owner and operator of his own General Contracting Company for 26 years, and had recently started McClelland Vickery Construction with his wife, Kate. Bob was a loyal and caring friend, a long-time volunteer for Habitat for Humanity, and a valued member of his church community at Barrington United Methodist Church. He was a loving and devoted father and husband, and loved to laugh and give to others.
He is survived by his wife, Kate McClelland Vickery; daughters, Jenny Vickery, Megan Stout, and Olivia McDevitt; granddaughter, Hannah Moffitt; stepchildren Alicia (Adam) Carpenter, Courtney Bullen, and Lindsey Bullen; two brothers, Thomas and Edmund Vickery; aunt and uncle, Thelma and Ed “Stosh” Korn and many, many friends. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Memorial Visitation will be held from 10am until the Memorial Service at 11 am on Saturday, August 30, at Barrington United Methodist Church, 98 Algonquin Rd.,Barrington, IL 60010.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Habitat for Humanity of Northern Fox Valley, www.habitatnfv.org or to help finish Bob's boat, the Collaboration 3, at www.letsfinishtheboat.com
Robert Vickery, 56, passed away from natural causes on Monday, August 25, 2014 in Waukegan, Illinois while working on his cherished new boat, the Collaboration 3. Bob was born on November 30, 1957 in Chicago, Illinois to parents Earl and Diane Vickery.
Throughout his life he was an avid sailor, earning the nickname the “Lake Fox,” and he had 41 years of racing experience in addition to his experience as a sailmaker and boatbuilder. He was a member of the 1980 Star Class Olympic effort, ranked 7th worldwide in the International Etchells Class, and was the Skipper of Collaboration 2, establishing an all-time Chicago Mackinac Race record for placing in 7 consecutive races and winning 4 section titles.
Bob was also the owner and operator of his own General Contracting Company for 26 years, and had recently started McClelland Vickery Construction with his wife, Kate. Bob was a loyal and caring friend, a long-time volunteer for Habitat for Humanity, and a valued member of his church community at Barrington United Methodist Church. He was a loving and devoted father and husband, and loved to laugh and give to others.
He is survived by his wife, Kate McClelland Vickery; daughters, Jenny Vickery, Megan Stout, and Olivia McDevitt; granddaughter, Hannah Moffitt; stepchildren Alicia (Adam) Carpenter, Courtney Bullen, and Lindsey Bullen; two brothers, Thomas and Edmund Vickery; aunt and uncle, Thelma and Ed “Stosh” Korn and many, many friends. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Memorial Visitation will be held from 10am until the Memorial Service at 11 am on Saturday, August 30, at Barrington United Methodist Church, 98 Algonquin Rd.,Barrington, IL 60010.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Habitat for Humanity of Northern Fox Valley, www.habitatnfv.org or to help finish Bob's boat, the Collaboration 3, at www.letsfinishtheboat.com
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