Robert Essie Kooi, age 77 of Lansing, IL, formerly of Ft. Lauderdale, FL, passed away on Monday, June 28, 2021. He is survived by his two sons: Jamison Richard Kooi and Brandon Robert Kooi; five grandchildren: Brittany, Elliott, Drew, Ella, and CarliAnn; and sister: Katy (Al) Staack. Robert was preceded in death by his parents: Bert and Mildred (nee Hoffmiester) Kooi; brothers: Bert, William, Gene, James, and Arthur Kooi; and sisters: Ida Zillmer and Ruth Jacobson.

Robert honorable served our country in the US Army and fought in the Vietnam War from 1968 – 1969. He was retired.

Robert will be laid to rest in Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood, IL on Wednesday, August 11, 2021. Military honors and service are at 10:00 AM sharp.