Robert Arthur Keir

I worked with Rob for several years in the 1970s in a lab in Joliet area. He was a great guy and good friend. Just learned of his passing. Rest in peace my friend.

Peggy, a good friend of fifty years, married Rob many years ago in our garden. It was a wonderful occasion; Sarah Peggy´s mother was in high good spirits, and Rob´s parents were too. Everyone was happy to see the new family of Peggy. Rob, Andrew and James come into being and, of course, later Maggie and Robert joined it too. How sad that Rob had to leave it so early. A quiet, calm man Rob was a good husband, step-father, father, brother and son, he deserved many more years. During the final...

To Dear Peggy, Maggie, Robert, Andrew and James, My heart goes out to you all at the loss of Rob, a gentle, kind, thoughtful and compassionate husband, father, friend and man to all those who were blessed to know him. I always enjoyed my conversations with him - he knew so much and I always learned something from him. He was so much more than the eye could see. I know the memories you made with him will be with you always and will be a comfort to you now and always. I will always think of...

Enjoyed working with Rob for many years at the Law & Justice Center. He always greeted with a smile, such a kind man with a great dry sense of humor. Condolences.

I met Rob through my wife´s and my friendship with his wife, Peggy. We shared many interests, and I always looked forward to chatting with him about one or the other. He had a terrific sense of humor but never at the expense of someone else. He shared his father´s love of collecting and could speak authoritatively on many subjects relating to his acquisitions. He was deeply devoted to his family and showed remarkable courage dealing with his health challenges in his final days. I will...

Robert was a lovely man, kind, caring, and generous. We will remember him with warm affection.

Rob has taught us all lessons in humility, kindness and above all, grace. He treated everyone the same - a rare quality these days. God speed, my friend. You ran the race well - rest in peace. My thoughts are with dear Peggy and family. May your fondest memories with Rob, help you through this difficult time.

Rob and I worked together in the Lab for many years. He became a Brother to me. We had many similar interests in music. But Rob´s interests also included Classical and some underground Rock. He got on me when the Bears lost, good natured of course. Because that was Rob: intelligent, funny, loved his Family and Friends. He came to my house a few times. So many great memories together. He loved his coffee, big time! Condolences to Rob´s Family and Friends. He left us all too soon, but his big...

God comfort you and give you peace. I am so sorry for your loss and the world´s loss. He was a blessing to all who knew him.... Wendy Klein (old friends from when we were both at the Public Defender´s Office)