Robert J. "Bob" Heineman

Robert J. "Bob" Heineman, age 77, of Skokie, died at home on Wednesday, December 13, 2023. He is survived by his beloved family: wife, Eileen Hogan Heineman; son, David (Maryjoy), and daughter, Molly (Sean) MacCready; and the five grandchildren who thrilled him to no end: Theo, Joseph, Ansel, Maya, and Ronan. He was preceded in death by his parents, George A. and Eileen C., née Heffernan, Heineman; brother, John L., and sister, Margo Daniels. He will be missed by his siblings and the "outlaws": Helen Heineman, Pera Daniels, George (the late Marge), Charlie (Joyce), Ellen (the late Larry) Colemire, and Teesie (Paul Eck) Heineman. He leaves behind many nieces, nephews, godchildren, and a host of friends. Born in Connersville, IN, Bob was a graduate of Notre Dame's Program of Liberal Studies, and never stopped learning. His varied careers included college professor, union organizer, consumer advocate, and church reformer. He danced through life, was a champion of the underdog, and loved to read and travel widely, often taking the scenic route. He valued and built community everywhere he went, whether coaching soccer or selling Christmas trees, but his most valued community was always his family. Visitation, Sunday, December 17, 2023, from 4 to 8 p.m., at St Nicholas Church of St. John XXIII Catholic Parish, 806 Ridge Ave., Evanston. Funeral Mass, Monday, December 18, at 10 a.m., also at St. Nicholas Church, Evanston. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Child Restoration Outreach Support Organization (CROSO), 1653 S. Blue Island Ave., Suite 207, Chicago, IL, 60608 (croso.org) or The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research, Grand Central Station, P.O. Box 4777, New York, NY, 10163 (michaeljfox.org). Both causes were near to Bob's heart. Info: 847.673.6111 or habenfuneral.com to sign guestbook and to leave a condolence message.