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Robert Spotak Obituary
Bob was the beloved husband of Carol nee Del Bianco. Proud father of Michael (Jennifer) Spotak, the late Stephen Spotak, daughter-in-law Kelly Spotak and Brian Spotak. Cherished grandfather of Clare, Emma, Elyse, Lily, Matthew and Mia. Loving brother of Pauline Toebes. Adored uncle and treasured friend to many.
Bob was a talented runner. He ran track at St. Mel's high school where he competed as a hurdler. Bob went on to obtain his undergraduate degree at Christian Brothers University in Memphis, TN where he studied accounting. He obtained his MBA from DePaul University. Bob then worked at BP Amoco as a corporate tax accountant and consultant for over 35 years and enjoyed teaching accounting at Harper College. In his retirement he enjoyed cooking, gardening, and fixing just about anything he could get his hands on. He spent time with his large group of cherished friends and enjoyed playing the "incredibly frustrating" as he called it, game of golf. His greatest joy came from spending time with his family and his grandchildren. He was a simple man who was simply the best. He will be dearly missed.
Visitation will be held from 3-7pm on Friday, May 26, 2023 at
Lauterburg-Oehler Funeral Home, 2000 East Northwest Highway, Arlington Heights, IL 60004. Funeral service will follow at 7pm at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Bob's name to Misericordia at https://www.misericordia.com/giving/donate-online/
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Memories and Condolences
for Robert Spotak
Coach Pat Savage
May 17, 2025
Bob was an important student athlete that ran on the great St. Mel High School Cross Country and Track & Field Teams of 1961-1962. He will be missed but we will always remember him when we tell our tales of athletics at St Mile High School. May he rest in peace.
Theodore Cohan
June 22, 2024
I´m sorry to hear about Bob´s passing. I went to college, CBC, with Bob. I lived next door to him at the dorm in 1963/1964
Karen Valente Brady
June 7, 2023
I worked with Bob way back in the Amoco days and must share with you that he always had a smile on his face. He was funny and kind and helpful - truly one of the nicest co-workers I´ve had the pleasure to work with. Nothing but good and positive memories of Bob.
Richard Kaplan
May 23, 2023
Sorry to hear the news of Bob's passing. He worked with me at Amoco and was very supportive of a work initiative that I was pursuing.
Rebecca Babowice
May 23, 2023
I worked with Bob and he was always a pleasure. Sorry for you loss.
Coach Pat Savage
May 23, 2023
I was very sorry to learn that Bob has passed away. My brother Kevin and myself ran on the St. Mel Track & Field Team with Bob. I was a year older. We had a really good team in 1962 and Bob was a big part of that teach coached by legendary Coach Dean Hayes. I was looking forward to seeing bob at our St. Mel Reunion on June 2nd. Sending condolences and prayers to his family. May he rest in peace!
Sr. Rosemary & Residents of Misericordia
May 22, 2023
Our sympathy and special prayers for Bob and all his family and friends.
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