Robert "Karl" Askren
Karl passed away on August 20, 2021, in Huntley. He was 78 years old.
Karl was born in Chicago on September 25, 1942, to Robert Hillis Askren and Ida Mae (Stephan) Askren. In 1979, Karl became an Owner/Operator of a White Hen Pantry in Schaumburg and that is where he met Linda. They married in September of 1983 and created their own "Brady Bunch!!"
After 14 years in retail, they gave up the business and went to work for High School Districted 211. For the next 13 years, Karl drove a school Bus and he loved every minute of it!!
His passion was Vintage Cars. At one time owning a 1963 Chevy and after moving to Huntley, he bought a 1977 Chevrolet Caprice Classic! He loved to drive around Huntley, as long as the weather was warm & Sunny!! Through his business & Bus driving, he made many life long friends. He will be missed by all who knew him.
Karl is survived by his wife of 38 years, Linda (nee Huseby) Askren,
his children, Robert Thomas ( Lisa) Askren and Elise (Joel) Larsen. Linda's children Dawna (Thaddeus) Rybialek, Christopher Bauer and Jennifer (Al) Montoya. His grandchildren Joseph (Fiancé Stephanie), Isabella, Kassandra (Cristian) Sanchez, Christopher, Kyle, Miller, Cabot, Alec, Angel, Erich & Ethan. His sister Elizabeth Evans & Nephews Robert sr. & Christopher.
He was preceded in death by stepson Patrick Bauer.
A Memorial Visitation will be held on Saturday, September 4, 2021, from 11:00a.m. to 2:00p.m. at DeFiore Funeral Home, 10763 Dundee Road, Huntley, IL, 60142.
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Karl passed away on August 20, 2021, in Huntley. He was 78 years old.
Karl was born in Chicago on September 25, 1942, to Robert Hillis Askren and Ida Mae (Stephan) Askren. In 1979, Karl became an Owner/Operator of a White Hen Pantry in Schaumburg and that is where he met Linda. They married in September of 1983 and created their own "Brady Bunch!!"
After 14 years in retail, they gave up the business and went to work for High School Districted 211. For the next 13 years, Karl drove a school Bus and he loved every minute of it!!
His passion was Vintage Cars. At one time owning a 1963 Chevy and after moving to Huntley, he bought a 1977 Chevrolet Caprice Classic! He loved to drive around Huntley, as long as the weather was warm & Sunny!! Through his business & Bus driving, he made many life long friends. He will be missed by all who knew him.
Karl is survived by his wife of 38 years, Linda (nee Huseby) Askren,
his children, Robert Thomas ( Lisa) Askren and Elise (Joel) Larsen. Linda's children Dawna (Thaddeus) Rybialek, Christopher Bauer and Jennifer (Al) Montoya. His grandchildren Joseph (Fiancé Stephanie), Isabella, Kassandra (Cristian) Sanchez, Christopher, Kyle, Miller, Cabot, Alec, Angel, Erich & Ethan. His sister Elizabeth Evans & Nephews Robert sr. & Christopher.
He was preceded in death by stepson Patrick Bauer.
A Memorial Visitation will be held on Saturday, September 4, 2021, from 11:00a.m. to 2:00p.m. at DeFiore Funeral Home, 10763 Dundee Road, Huntley, IL, 60142.
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Robert "Karl" Askren
Karl passed away on August 20, 2021, in Huntley. He was 78 years old.
Karl was born in Chicago on September 25, 1942, to Robert Hillis Askren and Ida Mae (Stephan) Askren. In 1979, Karl became an Owner/Operator of a White Hen Pantry in Schaumburg and that is where he met Linda. They married in September of 1983 and created their own "Brady Bunch!!"
After 14 years in retail, they gave up the business and went to work for High School Districted 211. For the next 13 years, Karl drove a school Bus and he loved every minute of it!!
His passion was Vintage Cars. At one time owning a 1963 Chevy and after moving to Huntley, he bought a 1977 Chevrolet Caprice Classic! He loved to drive around Huntley, as long as the weather was warm & Sunny!! Through his business & Bus driving, he made many life long friends. He will be missed by all who knew him.
Karl is survived by his wife of 38 years, Linda (nee Huseby) Askren,
his children, Robert Thomas ( Lisa) Askren and Elise (Joel) Larsen. Linda's children Dawna (Thaddeus) Rybialek, Christopher Bauer and Jennifer (Al) Montoya. His grandchildren Joseph (Fiancé Stephanie), Isabella, Kassandra (Cristian) Sanchez, Christopher, Kyle, Miller, Cabot, Alec, Angel, Erich & Ethan. His sister Elizabeth Evans & Nephews Robert sr. & Christopher.
He was preceded in death by stepson Patrick Bauer.
A Memorial Visitation will be held on Saturday, September 4, 2021, from 11:00a.m. to 2:00p.m. at DeFiore Funeral Home, 10763 Dundee Road, Huntley, IL, 60142.
DeFiore Funeral Home
Karl passed away on August 20, 2021, in Huntley. He was 78 years old.
Karl was born in Chicago on September 25, 1942, to Robert Hillis Askren and Ida Mae (Stephan) Askren. In 1979, Karl became an Owner/Operator of a White Hen Pantry in Schaumburg and that is where he met Linda. They married in September of 1983 and created their own "Brady Bunch!!"
After 14 years in retail, they gave up the business and went to work for High School Districted 211. For the next 13 years, Karl drove a school Bus and he loved every minute of it!!
His passion was Vintage Cars. At one time owning a 1963 Chevy and after moving to Huntley, he bought a 1977 Chevrolet Caprice Classic! He loved to drive around Huntley, as long as the weather was warm & Sunny!! Through his business & Bus driving, he made many life long friends. He will be missed by all who knew him.
Karl is survived by his wife of 38 years, Linda (nee Huseby) Askren,
his children, Robert Thomas ( Lisa) Askren and Elise (Joel) Larsen. Linda's children Dawna (Thaddeus) Rybialek, Christopher Bauer and Jennifer (Al) Montoya. His grandchildren Joseph (Fiancé Stephanie), Isabella, Kassandra (Cristian) Sanchez, Christopher, Kyle, Miller, Cabot, Alec, Angel, Erich & Ethan. His sister Elizabeth Evans & Nephews Robert sr. & Christopher.
He was preceded in death by stepson Patrick Bauer.
A Memorial Visitation will be held on Saturday, September 4, 2021, from 11:00a.m. to 2:00p.m. at DeFiore Funeral Home, 10763 Dundee Road, Huntley, IL, 60142.
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