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Robert Blake DeBaun, of Kildeer, was born on Aug. 13, 1950 in Topeka, KS to S. Burton and Margaret L., nee Allison, DeBaun. He passed away on Dec. 29, 2010 at his home. Mr. DeBaun was a Senior Vice President at RoundTable Healthcare Partners and also had served on the board of directors of the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation. He was an ROTC Distinguished Military Graduate and received a Business Administration degree from the University of Kansas in 1973 and his Masters Degree in Labor Relations also from the University of Kansas in 1974. He served in the U.S. Army from 1974 to 1977 as a Lieutenant. He served as an Executive Officer and Special Weapons Officer in the 1st Battalion, 94th Field Artillery, Nuremberg, West Germany. His corporate career included Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO, American Hospital Supply Corporation, Evanston, IL, Baxter Healthcare Corporation, Deerfield, IL, Allegiance Healthcare Corporation, McGaw Park, IL, and Cardinal Healthcare, McGaw Park, IL. Robert is survived by his wife, Jane Mary, nee Lundgren, DeBaun; his children, Elizabeth Anne (Jason) Pasquinelli of Chicago, IL and Robert Blake DeBaun, Jr. of San Francisco, CA; his mother, Margaret L. DeBaun of Menomonee Falls, WI; and his brothers, John H. DeBaun (Gayle) of Brookfield, WI and Thomas B. DeBaun (Laura) of Osage City, KS. Visitation Monday, Jan. 3, 2011 from 4 until 9 p.m. at the Glueckert Funeral Home, Ltd., 1520 N. Arlington Heights Road, (4 blocks south of Palatine Road) Arlington Heights. Funeral service will be 11 a.m., Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2010 at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church, 1234 N. Arlington Heights Rd., lie in state at church from 10 a.m. until time of service. Interment Evergreen Cemetery. Funeral information and condolences (847) 253-0168 or www.GlueckertFH.com.In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in memory of Robert B. DeBaun to support the DeBaun Family Multiple Myeloma Research Fund at Dana-Faber Cancer Institute, attn: Lynn Davidson, 10 Brookline Place West, 6th Floor, Brookline, MA 02445 or to the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation, 383 Main Street, 5th Floor, Norwalk, CT 06851 
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for ROBERT DeBAUN
Dianne Smitter
December 25, 2020
I will ALWAYS remember Bob as being a wonderful boss. He was just so great to work for.
December 9, 2011
Just found out about Bod and I was shocked. I worked with Bob at American Hospital and Baxter. I remember when the kids were born. I'm so sorry for your loss.
Lori Ficho Minx, Glenview
Jeanette Thal
January 12, 2011
My sympathies and prayers for Bob's family. I knew Bob at Baxter, Allegiance and RoundTable. He truly was a marvelous and caring man. He will be greatly missed.
Nancy Sumberaz
January 6, 2011
To Jane, Liz, and Blake - I have such wonderful memories of Bob as a professional but more importantly, as a tremendous human being. I extend my sincerest sympathy to you at this time and hope that your faith will carry you and comfort you at this time of great loss. I am sure Bob is looking down from a much better place....he may even have that magic etch-a-sketch with him.....we had so many laughs over the years, and I still have the etch-a-sketch...and pay it forward often. God Bless You.
Bill Rice
January 5, 2011
I know Bob DeBaun for six years and I've never seen a person so full of life and energy. His connection to our lord was very apparent. The loss is ours and I will miss him very much.
Jackie Erhart
January 5, 2011
I worked with Bob for many years. He was one of the most thoughtful and caring person I have ever had the honor of working with. My deepest sympathy to his family for their loss. He will truly be missed.
Fran, Bruce, Jessica & Michael Horwitz
January 4, 2011
We want to send our condolences Jane, to you and your family and to let you know just how encouraging and positve Bob was from the first time we met, at our first MMRF function to when we last saw him at the race in October.
He has been great support to all of us over the years and we are so grateful for having known him. He has made our journey with myeloma a bit lighter.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Tracy Sefcik
January 4, 2011
To the Debaun family, my deepest sympathy to you and may the fond memories will carry you through this time of grief.
Bob was an incredible leader and mentor, I was blessed to have worked with Bob at Allegiance/MPS but not only the work experience but to have him touch my life as a friend; he was one in a million. He touched so many people in so many ways. From his $20 questions at meetings to his little jingles he left at the end of many voice messages. He always kept the HR family together even after many of us had left to Allegiance for other jobs. He had a kind heart and he always treated others no matter what you job title was as human being.
I will truly miss Bob; however his laughter, kind words, and his memories will live on in many of us that have either worked with Bob or had the pleasure of Bob touching our lives.
January 4, 2011
Working with Bob was a joy. He was a unique and wonderful person who brought positive enthusiasm and humor to even the most challenging circumstances. He lives on in all the lives he touched and made better.
January 4, 2011
I had the opportunity to work with Bob, he was truly a great mentor, friend, and leader. He was like a Hallmark card to work for. In the last couple of months I was able to contact him to let him know how much he helped shape my career and when he came to Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital to come up and see me.
He will be remembered and missed by many.
My deepest sympathy,
Brenda LoMonaco
Dianne Smitter
January 4, 2011
Dear DeBaun Family,
I worked for Bob for 2 years at Baxter Healthcare and he was wonderful to work for. He was one of the most generous people I have ever met. He will be truely missed.
Ryan McGinley
January 4, 2011
Bob was a truly great man. He was a great inspiration and role model. I will forever be in awe of his tenacity and selflessness. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Donna Brewington White
January 4, 2011
Dear DeBaun Family,
Bob DeBaun will always be one of the most wonderful human beings I have ever known. In the short time of our acquaintance, he was able to make a tremendous impact on me and served as both a mentor and friend. He was there when I needed him, and I was incredulous that he gave of himself so freely. I deeply appreciated his warmth, wisdom, kindness, generosity of spirit, and his faith. I will never be the same for having known him.
While those of you closest to him will feel the loss most acutely, he will truly be missed by many, including me. It is remarkable how many of us have benefited from his life and have similar things to share. I feel deep sadness, but will use this sadness as a reminder to pray especially for your family and others closest to him, that the God of all comfort will hold you close and give you peace.
I am very, very thankful to have known Bob.
With deepest regard and sympathy,
Donna White
Pam Qualls-Morrissey
January 3, 2011
My deepest sympathy to you Jane and your family. May you cherish all those wonderful memories. God Bless!
Dale and Denise Rozek
January 3, 2011
Bob was a wonderful leader, mentor and man. His passion, spirit and energy were an inspiration. He truly cared. He made a difference in his many contributions, and he impacted many people in such positive ways. Among my many memories of Bob, I always smile when I think of the times Bob would drop a $20 spot award out of the blue on an unsuspecting meeting participant. It was always such fun and it brought everyone to life. Bob was always giving, and always thinking of others.
Our deepest sympathies go out to you Jane, Elizabeth, Jason and Blake. May the life and the many loving experiences and memories you shared with Bob bring you strength and added comfort and during this difficult time.
Maia McGinley
January 3, 2011
Dear DeBaun Family
I don't think we've ever met but Bob was a good friend of my fathers. My dad has always spoke very highly of him and a few years back I had the chance to meet with him. He offered to help me and talk with me about my plans for life and a career. He took the time, despite his busy and I'm sure hectic life, to just sit and talk with me. He was one of the kindest,positive, and most gentle people I have ever met. He encouraged me to follow my dreams, and in a time of personal despair he assured me that I would be okay no matter what path I chose. He was a very special man to those who knew him well, and even to those who like me, were just lucky enough to meet him. He was an inspiration and a great help to both me and my family. I'm sorry for your loss, he was a wonderful, generous man.
Mary Sullivan
January 3, 2011
Bob was an inspiration in so many ways! My deepest sympathy to the DeBaun family. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Kathy & Dennis Kline
January 3, 2011
Bob was a wonderful man who touched so many of us in his own very special way. We consider ourselves truly blessed for having him come into our lives. We know he is in God's arms now and will continue to look out for each and everyone of us as he always did. Jane and the entire DeBaun family are in our prayers
Jane Montrose
January 3, 2011
Bob was a wonderful, thoughtful man with a special charm and smile. He will be missed by all whose lives he touched.
Teresa Esposito
January 3, 2011
Dearest DeBaun Family,
Bob has quit simply been an Inspiration to Many. To us he was our Guardian Angel. In our darkest of hours he brought so much Light. He continued to spread this light even after my late husband's time here was over. May the Faith and Peace he brought to so many be with each of you.
With Deepest Sympathy,
Teresa Esposito
Steve & Renate Thornton
January 3, 2011
Bob was a truly remarkable man,whose generosity,humor, wisdom and indomitable approach to life, has touched so many of us - we are all the better for having known him.We have lost a dear friend. He will be in our thoughts always. Please accept our heartfelt condolences. May his soul rest in perfect peace.
Rita Croucher (Lamond)
January 3, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Cynthia Cobb
January 3, 2011
To Bob's Family,
Bob was one in a million. He inspired many by the way he lived his life both professionally and personally as well as how he fought his health battle these last several years. He taught us many important lessons and, as we teach others, his legacy will continue.
January 3, 2011
Jane & Family - Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Bob saw the positive side of every situation and helped so many of us get through difficult times. His professional and personal dedication to helping others is the benchmark by which we should all be measured. We love him and will miss him.
Mike & Marsha Hudson
Libertyville, Illinois
Sue Fawbush
January 3, 2011
It has been an honor to have worked with Bob and he was truly an inspiration. I will miss his guidance and friendship. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Dona Siok Alesia
January 3, 2011
It's an honor to have worked with Bob. He was an inspiration to us all and will greatly be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with his family today and always.
Stephanie Martinec
January 3, 2011
My life as I know it would not be the same if I hadn't been lucky enough to know Bob. My heart goes out to the DeBaun family.
Debra Best
January 3, 2011
So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with all of the family. Debby (Keeffe) Best
Joel Tune
January 2, 2011
My deepest sympathy to the DeBaun Family. Bob touched and helped so many people in his life with his kindness, caring support, honesty and integrity, he will be missed by everyone who knew him.
January 2, 2011
My deepest sympathy to the entire DeBaun family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Ann (Morse) Gibson
Larry & Janice Fager
January 2, 2011
We were saddened to hear of Bob's passing. You are in our thought and prayers.
Kathy Herold
January 2, 2011
Bob was one of those rare individuals few of us have the privelege to know in our lifetimes. I count myself among the lucky ones. May God keep him and hold him as His shining example of true humanity.
Bryan Fosmore
January 2, 2011
Bob was a life coach to everyone he interacted with. He invested in people with a purpose to connect relationally and serve unconditionally. His positive energy made everyone feel their life was not meant for mediocrity. His spiritual gifts were used to grow others and glorify God for common good of people.
Jim Crawford
January 2, 2011
DeBaun family- I am deeply sorry for your loss. Bob was a wonderful friend and a wonderful father and husband. I feel honored to have known him and to have laughed with him frequently. He would have smiled at this, "Rock Chalk Jayhawk".
Linda Johnson
January 2, 2011
I will miss his easy smile and laughter. I worked with him many years at different companies. I will always picture him with a smile. My deepest sympathies and may God comfort you with wonderful memories. Linda Johnson
V. K. Simmons
January 1, 2011
DeBaun family~
Offering my condolences for your loss.
Allow the God of comfort to help you get through this difficult time.
Enrico & Marcia Ugolini
January 1, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
January 1, 2011
Jane and family,
You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Bob was a wonderful classmate. I am sorry for your loss. He will be missed by all who knew him.
Joyce Chenoweth Pitman
Jill Graves
January 1, 2011
May your memories bring you comfort. Bob was a wonderful person, Jane, you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Jill Davenport
Laney Cooper
January 1, 2011
Bob was an incredible leader and mentor but more than that, an incredible human being. I have so many fond memories of laughing with him and benefiting from his leadership and integrity. He will be missed. Deepest sympathies and prayers to his family.
Cary and Nancy Bowlin
January 1, 2011
My rememberance of Robert was behind the parts counter of DeBaun Equipment in Osage City, Kansas while I was bookkeeper there for a couple years. He was a joy to work with due to his postive and cheerful attitude. I know he will be missed by his family and friends. Our prayers are with you at this time grief, may the Good Lord give him eternal rest and peace.
AM
December 31, 2010
Our condolences go out to the DeBaun family. May the God of all comfort give you the strength to cope with the loss of your beloved Blake.
Larry Rubly
December 31, 2010
Bob personified courage, grace and sheer humanity. He & Maria were diagnosed at about the same time and he did more to inspire us to carry on the brave battle than any doctor could do. He embraced his challenge and through his quiet leadership showed us all the way to live life to its fullest. He didn't lose his battle with cancer. He won the peace that he so richly deserves.
Marty Conway
December 31, 2010
Bob was truly a man who made a difference. He cared about people and life and did something about it. He set a great example for all to follow.
Karen Hall
December 31, 2010
Words cannot express my sorrow knowing that I will never hear Bob's wonderful voice again. He was a kind friend and mentor and the nicest person I've ever had the pleasure of knowing. I'd like to extend my heartfelt sympathy to the DeBaun family and may the happy memories help you during this sad time. God Bless You Bob.
Barrie and Nelia Keiser
December 31, 2010
We will cherish our memories of this beautiful man. Jane, we have you and the kids in our thoughts and prayers. We trust you are finding some comfort in the arms of those you love. With our love and deepest sympathies,
Donna de St. Aubin
December 31, 2010
Bob had a special gift that few people are given. He cared about everyone both as a person and as a professional. He found humor in all things and had the abilty to have others see the positive side of everything. He will be missed but never forgotten.
Donna Proske
December 31, 2010
This courageous and caring man will be remembered and sorely missed by the many people in his circle of life. Deepest sympathy to Bob's dear family.
Theresa Raczak-Widuch
December 31, 2010
Knowing Bob was a blessing. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
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