Robert F. Ruge - beloved husband of the late Patricia; loving father of Robert, Joseph, David and Cheryl (James) Smith; proud Papa of Sarah, David, Kaitlyn, Andrew, Brittany, Rachel and Alyssa; fond uncle to many nieces and nephews. Dear brother of the late Mary Lou Wilke and Ronald Kawell. Visitation at Cooney Funeral Home 3918 W. Irving Park Rd. on Thursday from 3-9 p.m. with a service at 8 p.m.  Interment private.  In lieu of flowers donations to the American Cancer Society 225 N, Michigan Ave Chicago, IL 60601 - (312) 372-0471. Info 773-588-5850 www.cooneyfuneralhome.com