Robert Joseph Soldat, 81, of Willow Springs.  Korean War Veteran.  Beloved husband of Maureen and the late Agnes.  Loving father of Tim (Mindy), Mary Rita, the late Ken (Lori) and the late Cheryl.  Devoted grandfather of Mike, Ryan, Kyle, Danielle, Rylee and Robert.  Cherished brother of Joseph (Fran).  Dear brother-in-law of Kathleen (P. J.) English, Jim (late Marlene) Peters and The Honorable Daniel (Gail) Peters.  Fond uncle of many.  Visitation 3 to 9pm Wednesday, August 13^th at Hallowell & James Funeral Home, 1025 W. 55^th St., Countryside.  Prayers 9:30am Thursday, August 14^th at the funeral home to St. Cletus Church, LaGrange for Funeral Mass at 10am.  Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to Misericordia or the St. Cletus Chapter of the St. Vincent de Paul Society appreciated.  Bob was former Assistant to Mayor Richard J. Daley, Associate Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County, and Lyons Twp. Democratic Committeeman.  Funeral home phone 708/352-6500 or www.hjfunerals.com