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Robert O'Keefe Obituary
A Memorial Visitation will take place Monday, February 17, 2020 at the M J Suerth Funeral Home, 6754 N. Northwest Hwy., Chicago from 10:30 AM until time of Memorial Service at 12:30 PM. Interment will be private. Memorials may be made in Robert's name to PAWS Chicago at mypawschicago.org. For further information 773-631-1240 or www.suerth.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Robert O'Keefe
Colleen K
May 5, 2020
I recently learned of Professor O'Keefe's passing and memories came to mind of my very first marketing class at DePaul. He instilled a passion of marketing and for myself, an eventual career in marketing. His family is in my prayers.
Brian schultz
May 4, 2020
Great teacher and loved his style.. Brian Schultz Bus 86'
Patrick J. Murphy
March 2, 2020
Rest in peace Bob. The conversations we had early in my career at DePaul were enjoyable and helpful to my professional development. You were a wonderful colleague. Thank you.
Joseph Wechman
February 17, 2020
I remember fondly all our conversations about art, education, books, movies, travel, and most importantly, his love of family. He is missed. My deepest condolences.
Ken Huff
February 17, 2020
When someone we love passes, we just dont mourn their loss, we mourn the hole in our lives their passing has left. My Uncle Bob was a lot of things but he was mostly a loving father and husband. My memories take me back to the laughs at the Jersey Shore in the summertime.
February 14, 2020
I am sorry to hear about the Bob's death. I knew he suffered these past years but it is hard to believe that he has gone to his eternal reward. I had many lunches with him at DePaul. He was always kind and loved his students. He and you are in my prayers.
Rev. Paul Golden, CM
Tom Szczech
February 14, 2020
Rest In Peace. You will be missed by all your cardiac rehab friends at Resurrection Hospital's early morning workouts.
Carol Huff
February 14, 2020
I know you were known as Dr, professor, husband, father, oompa, friend, but I called you Brother. I was alway proud of you and loved our stories that we remembered over and over again. Will miss you.
Your little sister,
Carol Ann (OKeefe) Huff
Professors Bob O'Keefe and Mark Frigo
Mark Frigo
February 14, 2020
It was an honor to know Professor Bob O'Keefe and to be his colleague at DePaul. He was a true gentleman, teacher and scholar. We shared the passion of learning and teaching as well as our interest and backgrounds in martial arts (Bob held a black belt in Judo).
God Bless,
Mark L. Frigo
Professors Bob O'Keefe and Mark L. Frigo DePaul Convocation
Mark Frigo
February 14, 2020
Denny Shea
February 13, 2020
Happy to have known you and saddened to learn of your passing. Shared many a story over coffee an in the 4th floor of Lewis as well as in the DePaul Center cafe. Fond memories!
You are a true Blue DePaulian: urban, catholic and vincentian. I wish you a continuing Restful Peace.
bOB McEnroe
February 13, 2020
I was interviewing for a the Ledger & Quill Visiting Professor at DePaul and someone put Bob on my interview schedule which I thought was very odd but nice, given that I was an Accounting Professor and he was Marketing. Within a couple of minutes I could see why he was added, because he just made me feel so comfortable, talking about many things besides the classroom. I thought to myself, "What an ambassador for DePaul, if he is any indication of their faculty, I want to join this university on a permanent basis." I did so, and never regretted a moment. We discussed many things throughout my career other than academic matters, and I learned a lot and would like to think I'm a better person because of our interactions.
Cheryl Hover
February 13, 2020
I am so sorry to hear about Dr. O'Keefe. He was one of my favorite professors at DePaul. I still remember his stories of working with John Candy.
Alison Wechman
February 13, 2020
Alison Wechman
February 13, 2020
Alison Wechman
February 13, 2020
Miss you, Daddy!
Joan Lakebrink
February 13, 2020
Be at peace, Robert. May God grant solace to your family and all who grieve.
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Visitation
10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Heneghan-Suerth Funeral & Cremation Service6250 N. Milwaukee, Chicago, IL 60646
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17
Memorial service
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Heneghan-Suerth Funeral & Cremation Service6250 N. Milwaukee, Chicago, IL 60646
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