Robert Edward Velisek , age 68, died peacefully after a long battle with cancer on December 15, 2021, in his home in Plano, Texas. Bob was born on April 17, 1953 in Chicago, Illinois. He graduated from Hinsdale South High School in 1971 where he played football earning All State recognition and a scholarship playing football for NIU Huskies. He graduated from Northern Illinois University with a degree in Business Administration in 1975, and a Master’s in Business Administration from Georgia State University in 1993. He had a long career in the Automotive Aftermarket which took him from California, to Chicago, to Dallas, to Atlanta, and back to Chicago, ultimately retiring to Dallas, Texas.
Bob was a member of the Sigma Chi Fraternity, and an avid Chicago Bears Fan his entire life. He enjoyed playing golf, visiting friends and business associates. Bob was an avid movie goer and loved critiquing the movies he viewed.
Bob is survived by his siblings Frank Velisek and wife, Nancy, Kim Keefe, Vicky Velisek, Greg Velisek and wife, Shanda, Maria Quinn and husband, Matt, Bruce Velisek and wife, Stephanie, and many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Norman & Marjorie Velisek; and his brother, Jeff Velisek.
Bob will be cremated at Ridgeview Crematory in Allen, Texas. A memorial service will be scheduled at a later date. Please leave your memories and thoughts in the registry section. In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to the American Cancer Society.