Robert Andrew Ulicny

Robert Andrew Ulicny, 76, a resident of Oak Park, IL for over 50 years, died of natural causes on January 28, 2026, in his beloved vacation home in Egg Harbor.

He was born in Oak Park and attended Nixon Elementary School in Westchester, IL, and Proviso West High School in Hillside (class of 1968). Robert graduated from Miami University in Oxford, OH in 1973, and earned a master’s degree in special education from Northeastern Illinois University.

He served as special education teacher and then Dean of Students at his alma mater Proviso West for over twenty years; and later retired after an 11-year career as Dean of Students at Downers Grove South High School. Robert was an avid sports fan and especially had a lifelong love for the Chicago Cubs.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Bohus and Katherine (Schweig) Ulicny; his brother, Frederick; and his sister, Kathleen Brandt.

Robert is survived by his wife, Nora Rundell Rowley; his sister and brother-in-law, Susan and Marty Casey; his nephew, Daniel Casey; his cousin, Tom Kosik; many other cousins; and friends.

A memorial celebration will be announced at a later date.

Please consider a memorial contribution to Robert's favorite charities: Doctors Without Borders (doctorswithoutborders.org), United Way of Door County (unitedwaydc.com/#donate), and Miami University Alumni Association (www.miamialum.org).

Huehns Funeral Home, Inc. & Door County Crematory LLC in Sturgeon Bay are assisting the Ulicny family. Expressions of sympathy, memories, and photos of Robert may be shared with his family through his tribute page at www.HuehnsFuneralHome.com.

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