Robert A. Castle, 78 of Freeport formerly of Downers Grove died Monday January 28, 2013 at the Stephenson Nursing Center. Born May 2, 1934 in Chicago he was the son of Delbert and Louise (Brandenburg) Castle. He was a Veteran of the United States Army from 1956-1958. On August 2, 1958 he and Jean A. Skorupa were united in marriage at St. Eugene's Chicago, IL. In 1991 after 25 years he retired from Eastman Kodak Co. in Oakbrook. Bob was a member of St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church Freeport. Surviving are his wife Jean of Freeport, son William (Sandra) Castle of Lisle and grandson Christopher. Preceding him in death were his parents, infant brother and son John. Bob loved his family, travel, music and animals, especially his loyal Chow Chow's. His sense of humor was contagious. He loved to make people laugh. Visitation will be Wednesday from 4pm until 7pm at Walker Mortuary with a rosary service starting at 4pm. Funeral mass will be Thursday 10 am at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church Freeport with Father Art Mallari officiating. Burial will be at the Concordia Cemetery, Forest Park.