Robert “Karl” Askren
Karl passed away on August 20, 2021, in Huntley. He was 78 years old.
Karl was born in Chicago on September 25, 1942, to Robert Hillis Askren and Ida Mae (Stephan) Askren. In 1979, Karl became an Owner/Operator of a White Hen Pantry in Schaumburg and that is where he met Linda. They married in September of 1983 and created their own “Brady Bunch!!”
After 14 years in retail, they gave up the business and went to work for High School Districted 211. For the next 13 years, Karl drove a school Bus and he loved every minute of it!!
His passion was Vintage Cars. At one time owning a 1963 Chevy and after moving to Huntley, he bought a 1977 Chevrolet Caprice Classic! He loved to drive around Huntley, as long as the weather was warm & Sunny!! Through his business & Bus driving, he made many life long friends. He will be missed by all who knew him.
Karl is survived by his wife of 38 years, Linda (nee Huseby) Askren,
his children, Robert Thomas ( Lisa) Askren and Elise (Joel) Larsen. Linda’s children Dawna (Thaddeus) Rybialek, Christopher Bauer and Jennifer (Al) Montoya. His grandchildren Joseph (Fiancé Stephanie), Isabella, Kassandra (Cristian) Sanchez, Christopher, Kyle, Miller, Cabot, Alec, Angel, Erich & Ethan. His sister Elizabeth Evans & Nephews Robert sr. & Christopher.
He was preceded in death by stepson Patrick Bauer.
A Memorial Visitation will be held on Saturday, September 4, 2021, from 11:00a.m. to 2:00p.m. at DeFiore Funeral Home, 10763 Dundee Road, Huntley, IL, 60142.
For further information please call the funeral home at 847-515-8772 or online condolences may be directed to www.defiorefuneral.com
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Senceer condolences to family Karl was a great friend and fellow bus driver Rest in peace my dear friend
My sincere condolences to the family. He was a pleasure to work with.
Sincere condolences, I am so sorry. He was a wonderful person! I pray for his whole family to have faith and know of his peacefulness.
I want to send my deepest condolences to the Askren / Bauer family!! I am very sorry for your loss!! My thoughts and prayers are with all of you!!
I am so very sorry to learn of Karl,s passing. Karl was an interval part of our life while growing up on Wakefield Lane. He gave me my first job at White Hen. As an adult, Karl and I had long talks at the kitchen table whenever he visited my parents in Florida. Sending love to Mrs Askren and the entire Askren Bauer cla.
RIP KARL
Karl, you made getting my coffee in the morning a very memorable experience! Then we were able to discuss the world's issues every day in my bus! Your bright light will be missed. Blessings to your family....God has just gained a great one!
My sincere condolences to Karl’s family. He was always a pleasure to work with and talk to. He will be greatly missed!