Robert James Wootton, 86 years old, of Downers Grove passed away on Thursday, February 13th, 2025. Robert was the loving husband to the late Barbara (nee Archambeau). Beloved son to the late Leona (nee Hack) and the late Frank Wootton and devoted brother to the late Don Wootton and Kathy (nee Lacy) of Muskegon, Michigan. Cherished father to Brian Wootton and Bob Wootton. Proud grandfather to Emily and Samuel and appreciative father-in-law to Maria.
Bob was born and raised in Muskegon, Michigan. After high school, he served in the Michigan and Illinois National Guard. Bob met the love of his life, Barbara, from nearby Grand Haven and they soon were married and moved to Chicago where Bob began his long career as an architect designing commercial and medical buildings. Bob and Barbara had a loving family and raised two sons, Brian and Bob. He loved carpentry, house projects, skiing, and square-dancing and was heavily involved with Boy Scouts, ultimately serving as a District Commissioner for western Chicago and near west suburbs for many years.
Visitation Sunday, February 16, 2025 from 2 P.M. to 4 P.M. at Cappetta’s West Suburban Funeral Home, 4920 Main Street, Downers Grove. Chapel service will begin at 4:00 at the funeral home. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Meals on Wheels of DuPage county in honor of Robert Wootton. Meals On Wheels | DuPage Senior Citizens Council