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Robert J. Spiegel, age 62, Veteran of the Vietnam War, US Army, retired Chicago Policeman (008) with 38 years of service. Beloved husband of the late Carol nee Keber; loving father of Robert, CPD, Gang Unit and Joseph (Laurie); fond brother of Elaine (Fred) Khachi and the late Reginald; dear "uncle" and a cherished friend to many. Funeral Friday, Sept. 21, where family and friends will gather at 9:30 a.m. St. Rita of Cascia Shrine Chapel 7740 S. Western, Mass 10 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Visitation Thursday, at the Damar-Kaminski Funeral Home& Crematorium, 7861 S. 88th Ave., (2 mi west of 79th & Harlem) Justice, 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. www.damarfuneralhomes.com. 708-496-0200

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Sep. 19, 2012.

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Joseph Jugovich

September 13, 2020

God bless you Robert: It was an honor working with you.

Joseph Jugovich

September 16, 2019

Robert was a great person to know and will be missed. My condolence to his family and loved ones. God Bless. Retired CPD; Joe Jugovich

November 9, 2012

My sincere condolences to the Spiegel family. I went to St. Richards grammar school with Bob and we came on the job together. He will be missed.

Rick Gesiorski, Retired CPD

Karen Jefferies

October 16, 2012

My sincerest condolences on behalf of Randy, Bob, Steve, and myself. We were lucky to know Bob and Carol through St. Bede, and Steve had been a good friend of Joe. Please know you are in my prayers.

Skip and Kathy Gordon

September 22, 2012

Bob will always be in our hearts and prayers. He was a true friend to both me and my wife and anyone who desired his kindness. Will be missed on the cycle rides and his hearty laugh. Rest in peace friend till we meet again.

September 21, 2012

I knew Bob from the old 8th district station, I took over his foot post on 69th street. Any time I needed a questioned answered, he was more then happy to help. The last time I saw Bob was on Austin Ave. while he was riding his motorcycle we waved at each other in passing. Bob was a great person and he will be missed. My prayers are with him and the family..

Al Ogar

September 21, 2012

My sincere condolences, I knew Bob from working with him in 008. CPD Retired

September 20, 2012

Bob was always a Gentleman. We had many great conversations when he stopped in at the Realty office. A fun guy with a great laugh. We all love and will miss you.

Rose (Ruzsa)

Guy Kasper

September 20, 2012

God's speed Bob rest in piece

Always in our hearts

September 20, 2012

Dennis Hejhal

September 20, 2012

Such a shock to learn that Bob is gone.
He will be missed! May he rest in peace. Everyone in the Spiegel family is in my thoughts and prayers at this
sad time.

~ ~ Fr. Dan Brandt

September 20, 2012

Heartfelt and prayerful condolences from the Chicago Police Chaplains. Bob will be remembered at our next Police Mass (Sunday, 23 SEP, 11:00 a.m., at Mercy Home - 1140 W. Jackson Blvd). In the meantime, may family and friends know the healing touch of Jesus Christ! [Police Chaplains Ministry: www.chicagoPCM.org or 312/738-7588]

Jude Spiegel-Vlahos

September 19, 2012

To my Kindred spirit, I love you. Thank you for all the wonderful memories.I will miss our talks.May God keep you in his loving arms.

September 19, 2012

We lost a good man.
Don Kuchar,retired CPD

September 19, 2012

My sincere condolences to Bob's family, I worked with your dad many years ago in the 8th district on the Tact team.
Bob Langan, retired CPD

Wally & Mitzi Kleidon

September 19, 2012

Bob will be greatly missed by those that knew and worked with him over the years. Rest in Peace dear friend.

John Kosiewicz

September 19, 2012

I had the fortune to work with Bob for a couple years in the 30 sector. We all have memories of Bob mine was his laugh it was a mysterious snicker more than a laugh (kind of under his breath)?? I always thought I was missing something or he was seeing more than me?? Bob I'll miss you and that laugh! RIP

Andrew Christophersen

September 19, 2012

To the Spiegel Family,
Bob will be missed by all who knew him. Bob and the entire Spiegel Family will be in my prayers.
Sincerely,
Andy Christophersen

September 19, 2012

May God bless him. He was a great person and an honor to know and work with. My sympathy to Bob's family.
Joe Jugovich

Ted Raab "8 Balls"

September 19, 2012

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Bob Graeber- Retired CPD

September 19, 2012

My sincere condolences to Bob's family. May he rest in God's peace.

Linda Salitore

September 19, 2012

Bob was a great friend and neighbor to me. He was a generous and happy soul, who always had a kind word for everyone. He cared so much for his sons and family, and was a proud Veteran and Police officer. I will miss him so much. He was a blessing in my life.

gloria majerczyk

September 19, 2012

My sincere sympathy to Bob's family. He was a kindhearted man. We worked together for a long time. Sometimes we agreed to disagree but he was a good man. I will miss you Bob. Whenever I hear thunder I will think of you riding your motorcycle in heaven.

Jack and Marita McGivney

September 19, 2012

We knew Bob for many years, he was a wonderful person, may he rest in peace, he will be in our prayers, our condolences to his family

September 19, 2012

Your dad will be missed he was one of the nicest men that I have ever met. He would give you the shirt off his back, he had a heart of gold. No matter how bad his day was going he always looked on the bright side and his famous words when you would ask how you doin Bob. "Just Peachy,"

Sheryl Century 21

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