Robert J. Kilpatrick

Robert James Kilpatrick, 69, of Bourbonnais, passed away Tuesday, October 11, 2022, at Riverside Medical Center. He was born September 21, 1953 in Atwater, California the son of Earl L. and Sydna M. (Tighe) Kilpatrick. On August 16, 1975 he married Sharon Hildie in Cheyenne, Wyoming. He had degrees from Olivet Nazarene University and Nazarene Bible College. He was a music teacher for several years and a minister for 36 years. He was a longtime member of the Church of the Nazarene, where he was active with his ministry. He loved music, playing the trumpet, woodworking, giving music lessons to children, and volunteering as a law enforcement chaplain. Robert is survived by his wife of 47 years, Sharon Kilpatrick of Bourbonnais; two sons, Ryan (Angie) Kilpatrick of Yuba City, CA and Lance (Amy) Kilpatrick of Bourbonnais; his father, Earl Kilpatrick of Klamath Falls, OR; siblings, Cindy (Kerry) Smith of Klamath Falls, OR, Earla Kasinger of Woodburn, OR, Kathy Jo (Dan) Conrad of Klamath Falls, OR, Kayla (Lonan) Rooney of San Jose, CA; grandchildren, Owen, Callie, Lanae, Robert, Ryann Kilpatrick. He is preceded in death by his mother, Sydna Kilpatrick and a sister, Julie Lynn Kilpatrick. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 12, 2022 at 11:00 AM, at the Manteno Church of the Nazarene, at 698 N. Locust St. Manteno, IL 60950. Memorial contributions can be made to Olivet Nazarene University, for a Music Education Scholarship in memory of Bob. Online donations can be made at olivet.edu/donate To designate your contribution to Bob, choose "The Olivet Fund." and press continue. Then click the box, "This gift is a tribute to" and complete the rest of the information.