Robert James Tiggelaar Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Robert James Tiggelaar (Kankakee, Illinois), born in Chicago, Illinois, who passed away on June 24, 2023, at the age of 95, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Robert James Tiggelaar to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Jacob Tiggelaar and Sadie Tiggelaar (Sierveld); his wife Betty Tiggelaar (Hoekstra); his brother Richard Tiggelaar; and his niece Joyce Tiggelaar Mulderink.
He is survived by: his children, Judy Johnson of Florida, Jacob Tiggelaar (Cheri) of Minnesota, Peter Tiggelaar (Beth) of Texas and Robert Tiggelaar (Tammy) of Illinois; his grandchildren, Kristin Koelewyn, Jack Johnson, Bryan Tiggelaar (Nora), Nellie Tiggelaar Desai (Sanup), Clara Tiggelaar, Hayes Tiggelaar (Laura), Raegan Tiggelaar and Hunter Tiggelaar (Javi); and his great grandchildren, Evan, Addison Koelewyn, Beckett Tiggelaar and Sadie Desai.
In the last years of his marriage to Betty, while she suffered from Alzheimer's Disease, he became not just a partner but her caregiver, allowing her to live in their home together until the end of her life.
