OBITUARY FROM NW INDIANA TIMES, APRIL 23, 2014

Robert W. "Rob" Isakson, age 56 of Hobart passed away Monday, April 21, 2014. He was born on April 22, 1957 in Gary, IN. Rob was a lifetime Hobart resident and a lifetime member of Augustana Lutheran Church. He graduated from Hobart High School in 1975. Rob was the owner and operator of Isakson Motor Sales. He was also a member of the Hobart Chamber of Commerce, Hobart Rotary Club, Northwest Indiana Auto Trade, and he had numerous Chrysler affiliations. Rob enjoyed golfing and music.

He is survived by his wife, Diane M. Isakson (nee Kepshire) of Hobart, IN; two sons: Eric (Melanie) Isakson of Portage, IN; Steven (Angie Walker) Isakson of Portage, IN; one daughter, Amanda Isakson of Fort Lauderdale, FL; mother, Lorraine A. Isakson of Hobart, IN; two sisters: Rhonda Tamulonis of Carmel, IN; Karen (James) Wilson of Valparaiso, IN; two grandchildren: Aubrey and Trevor Isakson; and one brother-in-law, Richard (Judy) Kepshire Jr. of Woodridge, IL. He was preceded in death by his father, William C. "Bill" Isakson.

Memorial Donations may be made to the Augustana Foundation, 207 Kelly Street, Hobart, IN 46342. Funeral services are Friday, April 25, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. at Augustana Lutheran Church, 207 Kelly Street, Hobart Indiana with Rev. Charles Strietelmeier officiating. Burial will follow at Augsburg Cemetery in Porter. Visitation is Thursday, April 24, 2014 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Rees Funeral Home, 600 West Old Ridge Road, Hobart. Call (219) 942-2109 or visit us online at www.Reesfuneralhomes.com.

This information was obtained from: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/nwitimes/obituary.aspx?pid=170753660.