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Robert Hiser Obituary
Robert Fred Hiser, loving brother and father. Bob was born in Oak Park, IL, on Friday, February 11, 1955, grew up at 731 Spring Rd., Elmhurst, IL. He graduated from York High School and from the University of Illinois with a BS in Business. Bob loved to refinish furniture and tinker with odd jobs around the house. He was also an avid Cubs fan and a life long supporter of University of Illinois sports. Bob died in Las Vegas, NV on Thursday, July 23, 2009, where he had been living since 2005 due to complications of diabetes. He is survived by his children, twins Matthew and Meghann; their mother, Barbara (Beach) Hiser of Champaign, IL; his significant other Vicky Smaardyk of Champaign. He is also survived by his sisters, Marilyn Catherin (James) Fritz, Janet Lynn (Steven) Bowsher and his twin Ruth Anne (Borhan) Khatib. He was preceded by his parents Howard and Marion Hiser. As "Irish Wake" will be held in his honor to celebrate his life on Saturday, August 1, at 2 p.m. at 731 Spring Rd., Elmhurst, IL. There will be a short service at 4 p.m. Friends and relatives are welcomed to share the stories and drink a toast to Robert Fred.
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Laura Alexander
December 4, 2009
(Please excuse my tardiness as I only heard the news today.)
I wish to offer my deepest sympathies for Vicky and the entire Hiser Family.
Bob will be missed, and he lives on forever in your hearts and prayers.
God Bless!
ben and ruth reise
August 2, 2009
im so sorry to hear of your loss..i especialy want to express my condolances to marylyn and janet, his sisters as i knew them from bellwood il when they were litle girls an know what sweet children they were and what a wonderfull family they had. our children send there condolances also patsy and danny reise...God Bless YOu mr and mrs ben reise......
Greg Grady
July 30, 2009
To the entire Hiser Family, Sorry to hear about Bob, He was quite a guy.
July 30, 2009
Ruth, Barb, Matthew, Meghann
I never had a finer or more loyal friend in the world than Bobby. This has left a huge hole in my heart and my spirit. We had many wonderful times together that I will always treasure. I feel terrible that we slipped apart these last few years and that I should have stayed closer. Remember the good times and how much he loved all of you. I am with you all in spirit and am keeping you in my heart and my prayers. John A. Van Fleet, Sr. CMAA
July 30, 2009
megan and matt
my deepest sympathies to both of you during this rough time in your young lives.
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