Photo courtesy of Smits DeYoung-Vroegh Chapel - South Holland
Dyer, Indiana
Jul 24, 1934 – Apr 9, 2018
Robert John Binder, Jr., age 83, of Mokena, IL passed away peacefully on Monday, April 9, 2018. Beloved husband of Marlene Binder, nee Nagel. Loving father of Robert (Susan) Binder, Susan (Daniel) Daluga, and Linda (Steven) Luke. Proud grandfather of Matthew (Tami) Luke, Andrew (Sara) Daluga, Grant (Ana) Luke, Derek, Linsey, and Cailey and great-grandfather of Chance, Blake, Cheyenne, Filly Lynn, and Gabriel. Son of the late Robert and Ruth Binder. Dear brother of the late Barbara (Frank) Witte.
Bob was born in Chicago, Illinois and lived in or near Chicago his entire life. He loved his Chicago teams, the Cubs, the Bears, the Blackhawks and the Bulls. Bob loved to play sports and he loved the outdoors. He was an accomplished 16" softball pitcher, playing softball well into his 70s. He also loved to bowl, golf, and hike. Bob was a council member, youth group sponsor for the junior and senior league and Sunday school teacher at Redeemer Lutheran Church. Bob was a retired architectural engineer. He worked for Continental Can Company which eventually became Crown Cork and Seal.
The greatest love of Bob’s life was his family. He was so loved by his family and friends and will be greatly missed.
Memorial Visitation, Saturday, April 28, 2018 from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the memorial service at 11:00 a.m. at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 651 E. 166th St., South Holland, IL with Rev. James Swanson officiating. For further info please contact 708-333-7000 or visit our online obituary and guest book at www.SMITSFH.com
Read MoreOMG, has it been a year already. Bob, you were the best colleague to have. Always cheering people up and on. We had an excellent group working together at 840. You helped to make it so.
Marlene, I appreciate your friendship since Bob has passed. I enjoy our email exchanges.
Carl
Carl Armand
April 04, 2022 | Countryside, IL 60525, IL | Friend
We miss you Bob. What a great person you were to be around. You always brightened up our work place.
Thank you Bob
Carl Armand
April 05, 2021 | Countryside, IL | Coworker
Ours thoughts are with those that are here. Leslie and I have so may unforgettable memories of Bob through the years. Marlene, our thoughts and prayers are with you. Ken and Leslie Koenig
April 23, 2018
Sorry to hear of Bob's Passing. He was a nice guy and a good softball player. I played on many team with him and it was amazing he played competitive into his 70s.
Rest In Piece Bob.....
Jeff Klimczak
April 22, 2018 | Hometown, IL
Both Mr and Mrs Binder were the model of the phrase Faith, Family & Friends meeting them so many years ago. How lucky you were to have such a great mentor in your home. God's peace and my Hugs to you all - Mrs. B, Sue, Linda and Bob
Wendy Johnson (Chwistek)
April 16, 2018 | Englewood, CO
Mr. Binder was an important part of my teen years. I had the pleasure of canoeing the Boundary Waters with him for four memorable summers. As adult sponsors of our youth group at Redeemer, the two of you were always there to answer questions and help us talk out our "Teen Issues". You were God's gifts to us and 55 years later, those memories still bring a smile to my face. The MOOOOSE call will live on forever. You're in my thoughts and Prayers - Love to you & the family.
Kathi Kinsey Harbecke
April 16, 2018 | LaGrange, IL
Bob was a good friend and an energetic co-worker at Crown Cork & Seal. I'm proud to have been a friend of Bob's and will sincerely miss his everpresent smile. He was a steady member of our monthly lunch group where he always stimulated interesting conversation. Marlene, we hope that you will continue attending those events. You have a standing invitation.
God Bless you and Bob.
Carl Armand
April 13, 2018 | Countryside, IL
God made a great guy in Mr. Binder, fun, happy and energetic! May the Lord give each of you, the peace that passes human understanding and guard your hearts and your minds in the days ahead. Much Love.
Michelle Hock Riggins
April 13, 2018 | Sleepy Hollow, IL
I will miss seeing Bob when we visit Illinois. He and his wife Marlene did so much for our Shoshone group. I have known Bob since our high school days and will miss his smiling face. Our prayers are with the family. BRUCE AND YVONNE HORTON
YVONNE Horton
April 12, 2018 | Livingston, TX