Robert Howard Levin, born December 9, 1945, died after a decade's long battle with Frontotemporal Dementia. "Bobby" was an extraordinary man. He lived life with a passion that some could only dream about! He was a six times sales rep of the year, an avid yet frustrated Cubs fan, coach, poet, romantic and overall selfless human being. Beloved Husband of Harriet; loving Father of Rachel (Donald) Schwartz; Jacob Levin, and Barri Valkner; adored Grandfather of Levi, Sawyer, and Alexa; dear Brother of Helane (Arthur) Hergott. Services Monday, 12 noon at Chicago Jewish Funerals Chapel, 195 N. Buffalo Grove Road (One block north of Lake Cook Road) Buffalo Grove. Interment Shalom. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to The Bluefield Project to Cure Frontotemporal Dementia, 1650 Owens Street, Room 205, San Francisco, CA 94158 www.bluefieldproject.org/donate. Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals - Buffalo Grove Chapel, 847.229.8822, www.cjfinfo.com

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Published by Chicago Tribune from Oct. 11 to Oct. 12, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for Robert Levin

11 Entries

James Pollack

September 5, 2016

I sadly just heard of Bob's passing. Our families go back to before I was born, living next door to each other. Our fathers were close, our mothers closer than sisters. Though six years younger, I will never forget Bob's Bar Mitzvah. When at 13 he took the microphone and passionately crooned in front of a 10 piece orchestra, "I want a girl just like the girl who married dear old dad," the guests were in awe. In a Yiddish dictionary under the word "Mench," it should simply say "Bobby Levin." What more can I say; May He Forever Rest In Peace.

Allen Bratcher

October 25, 2014

I knew Bob in High School and we had great times with our friends and colleagues. I lost contact with him and most of the friends from that era, when my family moved to California. His passing has helped me re-connect with some of those people and I'm Grateful, once again, for having known him. May he rest in peace and be remembered as a great, kind and caring person.

October 16, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your
time of grief. May your memories bring you
comfort.

The staff of Rainbow Hospice and Palliative Care

ken good

October 14, 2014

i remember bob from sheridan rd. happy
never worried about school. RIP.

Sam Lombardo

October 13, 2014

Please accept our sincere condolences for you and the family. Bob was a remarkable man and everyone at Added Sales is better for having known him. For those of us that had the privilege of calling him "friend" outside of work, we were humbled by his kindness and compassion to everyone around him.

Added Sales Team

Maria Hagewood Grabarczyk

October 13, 2014

I worked with Bob at Added Sales. He always had a great idea! His enthusiasm, energy and love of his job let him run circles around everyone else. If he had a bad day, he didn't let you know it. He had an infectious smile and was always fun to be around. I learned a lot about sales and marketing from him. But most of all he taught us how to be happy.... Usually while he was driving us crazy with his great ideas. My sympathy to his wife and his children. You were his world. And to Al Hergott on the loss of his mentor and uncle.

Harry Williams

October 13, 2014

Always sad to hear of a high school classmate passing... My sympathy to the family.

Al Hergott

October 13, 2014

I know him as Uncle Bob, he was the best Uncle anyone could have. We shared many experiences together and he will always be in my heart.
Love your nephew Al

Betty Jane (BJ) Dourlain(Murphy)

October 12, 2014

I went to high school with Rob. He was a fun,happy high energy person. He will be missed. I've heard this said:
" When we come into this world , we cry and the world rejoices.
When we leave this world, we rejoice and the world cries."
Rob is rejoicing! Amen

Nancy Pollock

October 12, 2014

I am very sad to hear of Bob's passing. I have fond memories of his playful personality. We laughed a lot and were dance partners for some HPHS show...Stunts? I had hoped to see him at our 50th reunion but of course that did not happen. I smile when I remember Bob!
Nancy Pollock

Robert Levin Little Giant Yearbook Photo, 1963

Larry Marks

October 11, 2014

Bob is remembered with sadness by his classmates at Highland Park High School, Class of 1963. His photograph from the 1963 High School yearbook is attached.

Larry Marks
Webmaster
http://www.hphs1963.com

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