Robert Andrew Ulicny, 76, a resident of Oak Park for over 50 years, died of natural causes on Jan. 28, 2026, in his vacation home in Egg Harbor, Wisconsin. Born in Oak Park, he attended Nixon Elementary School in Westchester, and Proviso West High School in Hillside (class of 1968). He graduated from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio in 1973, and earned a master’s degree in special education from Northeastern Illinois University. He served as special ed teacher and dean of students at his alma mater, Proviso West, for over 20 years, and retired after an 11-year career as dean of students at Downers Grove South High School.
An avid sports fan, he 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; and many other cousins and friends.
A memorial celebration will be announced at a later date.
His favorite charities are Doctors Without Borders; United Way of Door County, Wisconsin; and Miami University Alumni Association; memorial contributions are appreciated.
