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1932
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2015
Robert Carmichael Obituary
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for Robert Carmichael
Susan needs Srnanek Carnahan
July 15, 2022
Not only was I privileged to have Mr Carmichael as my chemistry teacher I also babysat for his children on special occasions. They were so good it was an easy job.
Chemistry was not my strong suit, but he was very patient with me. He would have been very surprised to know that I did teach high school chemistry at one point in my teaching career. I'm proud to have had him as my teacher. Blessings and comfort to his family.
Harlan Goldberg
July 15, 2021
The other day we were in Target and saw a guy in the checkout line-looked just like Bob. I was reminded of what a great guy he was and how proud it was to work with him.
Beth Chase-Avraham
August 27, 2015
I am so sorry to hear this. I remember Mr. Carmichael when I attended Highland Park High School. What a wonderful teacher and individual. I am sending prayers and healing wishes to the family.
Michael Rosenzweig
August 27, 2015
Virginia and Danny,
I am so sorry for your loss.
Aside from Bob being the first person to try and teach me chemistry I remember the joyous and familial gatherings at your house after basketball games. Sitting in your home surrounded by our friends and family after a Friday/Saturday night of "Little Giants" basketball is one of my most cherished and crystalline memories of high school. I am still teaching at HPHS and I often think of my teachers as I continue to roam these halls. Bob was both literally and figuratively a giant figure at this institution.
Michael Rosenzweig
August 19, 2015
My children are walking in the Alzheimer's Association walk. Here is a link to donate if you choose. Any small amount is appreciated.
http://act.alz.org/site/TR/Walk2015/IL-GreaterIllinois?px=9396398&pg=personal&fr_id=7470
Lori Watson
August 18, 2015
I was lucky enough to have been blessed with Bob and Virginia's friendship. My heart is heavy to have learned the news of the loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to Virginia and her family. He was a great man.
Frank Bock
August 13, 2015
Mr. Carmichael was a great man. Many good memories. So sorry for our loss.
Frank Bock
August 13, 2015
Mr. Carmichael was a great man. Many good memories. So sorry for our loss.
August 11, 2015
My deepest condolences for your loss. Pray to god for he is the "hearer of prayers." He want to help you because he is also the god of all comfort.
Rick Simon
August 7, 2015
Wonderful teacher. Wonderful person. In August of 1962 I dreaded chemistry. By June of '63 I loved it!
Richard Janson (Janowski)
August 1, 2015
Mr. Carmichael was the first teacher to convince me that I was in charge of my own education - best lesson ever. Whenever an unanswerable question came up, the answer became his quest as well as mine (or anyone else's). Best teacher I ever had. He will remain alive in his students.
Terri & Randal Friesner
August 1, 2015
You were loved and will be missed. Our prayers and thoughts to your family.
Kongaloosh Bob!
Sandy Cornish
August 1, 2015
Bob was an asset to Hawthorne at Leesburg FL when they lived there. We missed them when they moved south. RIP, Bob. At last, you are at peace.
Harlan Goldberg
July 31, 2015
Bob was a great guy and colleague, and a friend to many of us in the HPHS Math department. His pleasant disposition and friendliness was appreciated by both faculty and students, and will be remembered for his contribution to all those he interacted with.
Harlan Goldberg
HPHS Math
Lee Sippel
July 30, 2015
Mr. Carmichael (never could call him Bob) was a great teacher and mentor to me at HPHS. Trips to away basketball games, etc. are fond memories as well as other activities. I knew his kids when they were young and even tried to mop the kitchen floor one time for Virginia. The visit with my teenage son in Florida was very special. I still remember "...now Lee..." with gentle wisdom to follow. The world has lost a true "mensch". My deepest condolences to Virginia and all.
Lee Sippel
richard jackson
July 30, 2015
I used to babysit for them
Robert Carmichael-Second from right in back row
Larry marks
July 30, 2015
Mr. Carmichael is remembered with sadness bu the Highland Park High School Class of 1963.
Attached is a photo from the 1963 Little Giant Yearbook. Mr. Carmichael is the second from right in the back row.
Rick Boyum
July 27, 2015
Bob was certainly a great friend as well as a colleague and department chair at Highland Park High School. Rookie teachers can really make mistakes but a teacher like Bob would patiently help me through the many many I made. Bob was so generous with his time and his help. I was lucky to work with him and to be able to call him a friend.
Jim & Bonnie Voss
July 27, 2015
It was an honor to have been a colleague of Bob's during our teaching careers...we shared lots of fun times and have wonderful memories (kids do you remember Bonnie babysitting?). One of the good guys - gone...but never forgotten!
Bob & Diana Cardiff
July 27, 2015
We were very sorry to learn of Bob's death. He was a good friend and Diana and I have many fond memories of times we spent together. Our thoughts and prayers are with Virginia and family.
Love, Bob and Diana Cardiff
Mary (Enstrom)Lila
July 21, 2015
Freshman year I was horribly lost, and many times the hieght and tender heart of Mr.Carmichael kept me from extra tardys. Between him and his daughter(my HP "Big Sister") Cathy I felt watched over and made it through.
Bob and Maureen Kelly
July 21, 2015
We are so sorry for your loss.
Shannon Hayes
July 21, 2015
Thinking of your family at this difficult time.
Judy Rundell
July 21, 2015
When I was a kid, my dad used to take all of us to the high school pool on Sunday afternoons to swim. When we got home we would have cereal for supper and play board games (Monopoly or Risk most of the time) till Ed Sullivan came on. Then it was off to bed. Occasionally we got to pull out the trampolines, swing on the big ropes in the gym, or invite a friend. What a great way to grow up.
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