Robert T. “Bob” Creed, 74, of Forest Park, died after a long illness on March 24, 2025. Born on Oct. 30, 1950, in Jersey City, New Jersey, he and his family lived in Oak Park for many years in a Gunderson home on Gunderson.
Bob enjoyed a long and successful career in the insurance industry, beginning as an underwriter with Royal-Globe in 1974. He retired after many years at The Hartford. His expertise and professionalism earned him the respect of colleagues and clients alike. Whether at work or in life, he took pride in his appearance and was known for being a dapper dresser.
His faith was a cornerstone. A devoted member of Ascension Church in Oak Park, he actively participated in the Holy Name Society, Scouting, and was a Eucharist minister and Mass captain. He had a regular pew at early Sunday Mass.
Bob is survived by Barbara (Carpentier) Creed, his wife of 50 years; his children, Robert E. Creed (companion Caroline), Charles Creed (Bonny), and Catherine Ludvigsen (Ron); his grandchildren, Raelynn, Noah, Daisy, and Will Creed, and Emily and Genevieve Ludvigsen; and by extended family, friends, and neighbors.
Bob’s warmth, generosity, humor, and kindness touched many lives. Services were held at Ascension Catholic Church on April 3.
Interment at Queen of Heaven Cemetery will be private.