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Robert Boin Obituary
Survived by his husband John Nolf and brothers James, Kenneth (Carol) and Tom (Susan) and ten nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents Joseph and Geraldine (née Plotzke), brothers Lawrence (Diane Aschburn) and partner William "Rich" Richardson
Bob attended Archbishop Quigley Preparatory Seminary/High School before pursuing his engineering degree from the University Illinois at Urbana Champagne.
Bob was a Civil Engineer, computer technician and programmer with De Leuw Cather International. He worked on many infrastructure projects in the US and around the world.
He was passionate about theaters and theater organs. As a board member of the Chicago Area Theater Organ Enthusiasts and was responsible for the theater organ in the Chicago Theater being landmarked along with the building. He restored the organ console from the Nederlander (née Oriental) theater which is on display at St. Mary of the Lake Seminary, Mundelein, IL. As a board member of Theater Historical Society of America, he was instrumental in the preservation of the Chicago Theater. In 1981-83, he was a valuable member of the restoration crew for Chicago's Music Box Theater. In 1990 he was part of the team to restore the carillon at the Waveland Clock Tower at the Lincoln Park Fieldhouse for which he received a Mayor's Citation for" City Beautiful" Work.
The last 30 years he has been a diligent caretaker of the mothballed Uptown Theater, Chicago.
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Patrick Keefe
October 15, 2022
Bob and I were buddies way back -- shared much together in another lifetime.
Eventually, we fell on different paths, but I always have cherished memories of those past times.
Good-bye, my friend - see you later.
Karen Colizzi Noonan, Past President Theatre Historical Society
October 14, 2022
It was an honor to serve on the Theatre Historical Society Board of Directors with Bob for many years. He quietly shared his knowledge and expertise, dedicating much of his free time to the preservation of, and educating about, historic theaters. Anyone who encountered him is richer for the experience.
David Lewis
October 14, 2022
boB was a kind and gentle man. He will be missed.
Mark Caster
October 14, 2022
A gentle man.
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Tom Balinski
October 14, 2022
I met Robert while serving on the board of directors for the Chicago Area Theatre Organ Enthusiasts. Robert got me involved in many worthy projects. When I bought my first house in the city he was my go to person for advice as it relates to engineering endeavors. Besides all this Robert was a true gentleman and trusted advisor. My condolences to his husband John and to his family.
In our hearts forever
John F Dzurak Jr
October 14, 2022
I was a classmate of Bob's at Archbishop Quigley Preparatory Seminary/High School. I remember him to be a gentle, kind person. I'm not surprised to read of his accomplishments. My condolences to his extended family.
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