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Robert O. Reichl, age 64, of LaGrange, IL passed away November 8, 2009 surrounded by his loving family. Bob was born on October 5, 1945 to Frank and Ruth Reichl (nee Honeywell), Klanke in Chicago, IL. With an undergraduate degree from the University of Illinois at Champaign, and later a Master's degree from DePaul University, Bob taught at the junior high level for several years before embarking upon a successful sales/ training career with IBM and later A. T. & T. In his final working years, Bob returned to the classroom and taught community college for 13 years. While educator and head of the Business Department at Morton College, he was nominated and elected Teacher of the Year three times. Bob was an avid golfer, lifelong White Sox fan, Little League baseball coach, Jaycee member, Scout leader, coin collector, devoted and cherished husband and father. Bob is survived by the love of his life, Mickie (nee Zandrews); treasured father to Jeff (Jen Sheehan), Heidi, and Scott (Michele); loving "Papa" to Owen and Samantha; grateful younger brother to Ron (Char); caring uncle, brother-in-law, cousin, mentor, and special friend to so many. Bob joins in Heaven his parents, Frank and Ruth; and his brother Rog. Bob's love, laughter, strength, courage, wisdom, patience and wit will remain with each of us forever. May we always "stay the course" and make him proud. We love you! Visitation will be held on Wednesday, November 11, 2009 at Hallowell & James Funeral Home, 1025 W. 55th Street, Countryside. Prayers will be said at the funeral home on Thursday, November 12, 2009 at 9:30 a.m. followed by a Funeral Mass at 10:00 a.m. at St. Cletus Church, 600 W. 55th Street, LaGrange. Interment will follow at Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Hillside. Remembrances can be made to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (www.Ils.org) and/ or Caring Bridge (www.caringbridge.org). Funeral Home Phone 708/352-6500.
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Sheryll Chambers-Wening
March 17, 2010
Dear Reichl Family,
I have just learned of Mr. Reichl's passing, and I am very sad for your loss. He was teacher of mine and my husband for business courses 12-13 years ago, and I just thought he was a wonderful and memorable teacher. My family and I would run into him around town from time to time, and he always remembered me and took time to see how things were going. Mr. Reichl will definitely be missed!
robert lalas
December 10, 2009
It was always a joy to have Cadillac Bob stop by the coin shop. We shared lots of coin talk and he let me in his life with his jokes, terrible puns and other stories. We disagreed on golf...he loved it and I hated it. I threatened to shoot a round of golf with him at the club...he avoided me for a month. I agree with W.C. Fields...it's a good walk ruined. Bob was a gentleman, always in good spirits and very funny. He always made me laugh. Whether it was passing an unsigned check, wearing a Bears jersey with a White Sox cap after a loss or trying to educate me about all the things I slept through in college. He was compassionate, trustworthy, generous and very loving and proud of his family. People can live a hundred years and never come close to his love for life. Though he died way too young, he left with dignity and class. So rest in peace Cadillac Bob. I'll miss ya! Bob at the coin shop.
December 2, 2009
Mickie and family, we were sad to hear about Bob's death when we recently returned from vacation. He will be so sorely missed in our neighborhood. --David and Marilyn Wilkinson
Christine Stanek
November 16, 2009
I'm so sorry to hear about Mr. Reichl. He was my teacher in a few business classes at Morton. He was a great instructor. My prayers are with you.
November 13, 2009
Mickie, Robin and I were just informed of Bob's passing. We are so sorry.Bob was such a great individual. He was a wonderful coach to my son. He will be missed. Thinking of you at this time, Ken and Robin Vesperman
Ed Thoele
November 13, 2009
Our sincere condolences on your loss.
November 12, 2009
Mickie~~I was so sorry to hear about Bob. He was a wonderful man .My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family . Patti (Frait) Brooks
Chuck Boysen
November 11, 2009
I was truly saddened to hear of Bob's passing. He and I were teaching colleagues at Morton College and I really enjoyed his friendship. I admired his fairly chipper and matter-of-fact demeanor during his bouts with cancer. I particularly recall an event about 3 or 4 years ago when he came up to me at an AAII investing meeting in Chicago and he seemed to be happy that he had escaped the scourge. Again, I'm sorry it was not to be.
November 11, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Bob was such an interesting and caring man. He was so proud of his wonderful family. We are better for knowing him. This is a terrible loss. Mark & Eileen Langan (LaGrange, IL)
Chris & Kim Towne and family
November 11, 2009
Reichl Family:
We are deeply saddened to hear of Bob's passing. We both have very fond memories of him - full of life and love for his family - visiting our college campus to see his wonderful children. Thank you for sharing his energy with us! He is truly a great man and will be terribly missed. We love you all,
Sincerely,
Chuck Mally
November 10, 2009
To the family of Bob Reichl: especially Micki, Jeff and Scott who I have the pleasure of knowing for many years during the LaGrange Babe Ruth Baseball program. My sincere condolences. Chuck Mally, Northern Illinois State Babe Ruth Commissioner.
Traci Forrester
November 10, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Mona Sykora
November 10, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Paul Joseph Schleitwiler, FCM
November 10, 2009
Though he leaves a space no other can fill, he no longer suffers. Yet he is still with us in our hearts and memories.
A good man and great educator.
You and all he touched in life are in our prayers and the prayers of our church.
God bless you always, all ways,
Brenda Herod
November 10, 2009
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
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