Robert “Bob” J. Bledsoe, 41, Elk Grove Village, Ill., died at 11:18 a.m. Thursday, July 9, 2015, while holding his wife’s hand in Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, Park Ridge, Ill.

He was born Sept. 25, 1973, in Fort Wayne, to James “Timm” and Susan M. (Gresso) Bledsoe, and was a 1992 graduate of Northridge High School, Middlebury. He married Rose Dolcimascolo on March 13, 2011, and worked as a communication tech. He enjoyed golf and NASCAR.

He is survived by his wife: Rosa Bledsoe, Elk Grove Village, Ill.; three daughters: Alyson Bledsoe; Veronica Alejandre; Sabrina Alejandre; parents: Tim and Susan Bledsoe, Bristol; sister: Alissa M. (Ryan) McClane, Goshen; brother: Bryant James (Partner Shawn Clancy) Bledsoe, Indianapolis.

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents and his paternal grandparents.

A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, July 17, at Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw, and will be officiated by Rev. Barry Heath. Memorials can be made to the American Cancer Society, Oklahoma City, Okla., or www.cancer.org.