It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Robert Gustav Grulke of Elizabeth, Illinois, who passed away on April 26, 2022, at the age of 87, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Herbert Grulke and Ruth Grulke; his brothers, Herbert Grulke and Roger Grulke; and his granddaughter Sarah Pierson.

He is survived by : his former life partner Elizabeth Anne Solberg; his wife Elizabeth "Liz" Grulke; his daughters, Terryl Rajcevich (Joe) of Waukegan, IL, Mollie Grulke Mercado of Winthrop Harbor, IL, Tracey Nixon of Antioch, IL and Meganne Pierson (Tom) of Bristol, WI; and his sister Sally Naden (L. Nate) of Gurnee, IL.. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Memorial United Methodist Church (M.U.M.C.) or Illinois Beach Sunrise Rotary Club are appreciated.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Congdon & Company Funeral Directors Ltd.