Robert “Bob” David HendricksJuly 29, 1949 – October 1, 2026Robert “Bob” David Hendricks, 77, of Marengo, Illinois, went home to be with the Lord on October 1, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.

Bob was born July 29, 1949, in Keokuk, Iowa, to Robert Lee and Eulalee (Talbott) Hendricks. He was raised in Warsaw, Illinois, along the Mississippi River and graduated from Warsaw High School in 1967. Although life eventually took him to Marengo, Warsaw and the river always remained close to his heart.On June 17, 1972, Robert married Kathryn K. Kopsell. For more than 54 years, Kathy was his devoted and loving wife, faithfully by his side through all of life’s seasons. 

Together they raised three loving children: Eric Hendricks, Vicki (Nick) Oleferchik, and Joy Dennis.Bob spent many years working as a purchasing agent for Morton Salt in Woodstock, Illinois, before his retirement. Outside of work, he was happiest enjoying the things he loved most. An avid outdoorsman, Bob loved fishing, hunting—especially deer hunting—and simply being outdoors. He was also an avid writer who enjoyed putting his thoughts, stories, and experiences into words.Above all, Bob was a man of strong Christian faith who loved his family deeply. He took great pride in his children and grandchildren and was a proud grandfather to Brendan (Kourtney), Sophia, Maximus, Elijah, Samuel, Ava, and Kai. He was also joyfully awaiting the arrival of his first great-grandchild, Tatum.In addition to his wife, children, and grandchildren, Bob is survived by his sister, Elizabeth Hendricks Phillips (Daryl Brackensick); his brother-in-law, Pinky Johnson; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family members, and friends.

He was preceded in death by an infant child; his parents, Robert Lee and Eula Lee Hendricks; his sisters, Mary Jeanette and Carolyn; and his beloved Grandma Talbott, who held a very special place in his heart.

Though Bob built his life and raised his family in Marengo, his roots in Warsaw and his love for the river never left him. It is fitting that he will return to Warsaw to rest in the place that always held such a special place in his heart. His family finds comfort knowing that as he returns to the earthly place he called home, he has already found his eternal home with the Lord.

Visitation will be held Saturday, October 10, 2026, from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. at Printy Funeral Home in Warsaw, Illinois. A funeral service celebrating Bob’s life and faith will begin at 11:00 a.m., with burial to follow at Oakland Cemetery in Warsaw.