Robert A. Higgins

Robert A. Higgins, 94, of Marengo, passed away on March 10, 2026, at Shepherd Premier Senior Living in Harvard.

Born on January 12, 1932, in Belvidere to James and Loretta (Deneen) Higgins, Robert served in the United States Navy during the Korean War. In 1953, he married his loving wife, Joann. He worked at Arnold Engineering for 28 years before retiring in 1990. Robert later owned Car-Deen Water Conditioning, where he had the joy of working alongside his son for several years. He cherished time spent with his family, while also finding pleasure in golfing and tending to his yard. Above all, he was a kind and caring husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather whose gentle presence touched everyone who knew him.

He is survived by his children, Susan (Gordon) Glorch, Scott (Teresa) Higgins, and Lynn (George) Ohlendorf; grandchildren, Courtney (Scott) Deal, Kim (fiancé Junior Hernandez) Glorch, Ashley (Michael) Grace, and Paige (Tom) Schultz; great-grandchildren, Aidan, Nadia, Axel, Rowan, Levi, Anderson, Conor, Caden, and Claire; and many nieces and nephews.

Robert was preceded in death by his wife of 71 years, Joann, in March 2025; seven siblings; and two infant granddaughters.