Search by Name

Add a Memory

Send Flowers

Make a Donation

Share Obituary

Robert C. Thompson

FUNERAL HOME

Steuerle Chapel - Villa Park

350 South Ardmore Avenue

Villa Park, Illinois

Robert Thompson Obituary

Robert C. Thompson 57, of Villa Park, IL Beloved husband of Deborah, loving father of Matthew, Andrew (Samantha), Christopher, dear grandfather of Logan, loving son of Patricia DeWerff, dear brother of David (Rachel), Michael and Daniel (Julie), fond uncle of many. Son in law of Frank and Marlice Krone. Memorial visitation Monday 3-8 p.m. at Steuerle Funeral Home 350 S. Ardmore Ave, Villa Park, Memorial Service 11:00 a.m. Tuesday at Trinity Lutheran Church 300 S. Ardmore Ave, Villa Park, Interment private. In lieu of flowers memorials to Trinity Lutheran Church Appreciated. For info 630-832 4161 or www.steuerlefh.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Chicago Tribune on Nov. 25, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for Robert Thompson

Sponsored by The Loving Family of Bob Thompson.

27 Entries

Annancka Edwards (Tera Edwards)

December 7, 2023

I am a former student of Mr. Thompson's. I had him both in 6th and 8th grade at Hadley. I am 33 years old now and have tried on many occasions in my life to find and thank him for everything he did for me as a student.

I will never forget his definition of what science is ("figuring stuff out"), all the laughs, but, most importantly, his stern talking-to's that I absolutely needed as a kid. I know he spent many, many days after school with me and I know he sacrificed some of his own family time to do it.

I found myself back in Illinois after being away for 15 years and just now tried to see if he was still teaching and came across this page... I wasn't even sure it was the right man at first but reading through the comments, I said, "yep, that was Mr. Thompson. He was definitely a funny guy with a big heart."

I wasn't able to thank him in life, but I would hope that his family would see this and know how deeply he touched a student's life. Rest well~

Deb

November 17, 2023

Happy November my dear, one
You are a grandpa again!
Little Kaija Elizabeth was born November 15
Keeping you in my heart.

March 5, 2021

Miss you my dear one, still holding onto our memories.
You would be so proud of your children and do anything for your grandchildren!

November 20, 2015

I miss you today! Even more than normal ! You are going to be a grandpa again. Take good care of SarahLove you

Debbie

July 30, 2014

I still miss you...

Mary Mirabella Windsor

October 18, 2013

Deb,
So sorry to hear of your loss when we ran into each other today. I still remember the weekend when Bob and I drove down to SIU to check out the school for him. Who new what would develop between the two of you after that. Also, our chance meetings with the two of you during our pregnancies. May you find comfort in the wonderful memories you have of Bob as husband, father, and friend.
Mary

July 1, 2013

Dear Pat and Family- Debbie and Family,
My sister shared a 6/29/13 wedding in Rockford that included Dave Jr in the briday party. In turn I hear of Bob. I wanted to send my condolences as well as my mom's Barbara, on your sudden loss of Bob last November. By now heaven must have a Willow Road Marker with our loved ones in close proximity. May God Bless You and Comfort You especially through your "I miss Bob Moments".
Fondly, Clare Mitacek Erber and Barbara Mitacek

January 7, 2013

To Debbie and kids,
I am saddened and shocked to have learned of Bob's passing today. If i Had known I would have attended his service. I'm sure you recall the many hilarious times we all experienced at the alpha epsilon pi house and our trip to Florida with brother Dave. I am proud to call Bob my fraternity brother and next time i'm at buffalo bobs i WILL raise my glass for him sweet dreams FLY. SCOTT MCCLAIN

November 30, 2012

To Deb and family. I am so sad to hear about Bob. I taught with him at Komarek, years ago. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Jan Greenenwald

Celeste DiVito

November 28, 2012

Dear Debbie and family, I was so saddened by the news of Bob's passing. I have fond memories of you and your family around the Thompson's. I pray to God to give you strength in the next days and months to get you through this loss. May you be comforted to know that his last hours with all of you were the best gift our Lord could give you before He took him under His wing. May time heal your pain and help you move on one day at a time. Sincerely,
Celeste

November 28, 2012

Dear Family of Bob Thompson,
I am a teacher that Bob worked with in Chicago. I am so sorry to hear of your terrible loss. Bob was so much fun to work with and had a fabulous sense of humor. I can only imagine what your family is going through. I am very thankful for all that he did for me and my students.
-Kate Berlin

November 26, 2012

Although I did not know Bob very well I am sorry to hear of his passing. Rest easy Bob.

Mike Minow (Sue docent , Field Museum)

November 26, 2012

I was deeply saddened to hear about Bob's passing. Bob was my colleague at Hadley. I appreciated his dedication and sense of humor. He was an excellent teacher and a good man. My deepest sympathy goes out to his family.
Mike Dorich

Jenny Kopach

November 26, 2012

Dear Thompson Family:

At the national office of Science Olympiad, we are all saddened by the sudden passing of our wonderful colleague and fellow educator, Bob. He was a tireless volunteer for the Illinois Science Olympiad and the national organization, working at every level, from competitions to workshops. We are especially proud of Bob's connection to the students in the Chicago Public Schools, who all benefitted from Bob's careful teaching and mentoring in all the building events for the past several years. Bob was full of fun, mischief and energy, and he will be terribly missed by all of us. He was a good man, and we were honored to know and work with him. Much love to you all, The Science Olympiad Family of Gerard & Sharon Putz and Jenny Kopach

Maureen Kolar

November 26, 2012

Bob was my neighbor. I often would see him in his 'shorts' getting the paper in the morning or cruising down the street on his motorcycle; always with a wave and a smile. So very sad to hear the 'block' will be missing this wonderful man. Every neighborhood needs a man like him. Prayers for Debbie and the boys. God Bless.

Christina Thompson Landauer

November 25, 2012

Auntie Debbie and cousins, words cannot express how sad I am for our loss, especially yours. I'm so sorry, from the depths of my heart and will miss Uncle Bob forever. May God swoop Him up in His arms, and may you feel some comfort knowing his peace.
Love,
Christina

John Adduci

November 25, 2012

I had Mr. Thompson as an 8th grade science teacher and was briefly a colleague of Bob's when I taught at Hadley in the late 90s. Bob was one of the funniest teachers I ever had. I also learned a little science. He will be missed.

Michele Johnston

November 25, 2012

Debbie and boys, I am so sorry to hear of Bob's death. I remember many funny stories that Deb shared involving Bob's sense of humor. I know his family will miss him greatly. Please let me know Debbie what I can do to help at school. Your family is in my prayers.

November 25, 2012

Bob Thompson was a great volunteer at The Field Museum. Museum visitors enjoyed talking with Bob in the Restoring Earth exhibition, and teachers and students learned so much from Bob on his tours of the conservation hall, or at the dinosaur Sue. His fellow docents liked to work on projects with Bob, which included creating a behind-the-scenes tour. The volunteers and I are very sad to learn of Bob's death. He will be missed so very much.
Mary Ann Bloom, Coordinator of Volunteers at The Field Museum

Christina Graves

November 25, 2012

Bob Thompson was one of my favorite people. I got to know him as a colleague at Hadley Jr. High, and from that he became a friend. We had so many inside jokes, he made me laugh all the time, and he was an example of a caring teacher who took their job seriously. He spoke of Deb and his boys all the time, sharing pictures, graduations, accidents, and other family adventures. From the way he spoke, it was obvious how much his family meant to him and how incredibly proud he was of each of his boys. Words cannot express how sorry I am for your loss, and how honored I am to have known Bob and to have been called "friend" by him.

God bless you all.

Christina Graves

Rick Starzyk

November 25, 2012

Debbie, Matt, Andrew, Chris and all of Bob's Family and Friends,

My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you. Bob was one of the funniest and entertaining guys I have ever known.....arguably
the most intelligent Thompson brother (no offense Dave). I will
keep you all in my prayers in the coming days.

Connie Cain

November 25, 2012

Robert Cloutier Thompson, my remarkable friend of 44 years; loving son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, uncle; inspirational teacher and industrious volunteer; perennial student; master of sarcasm and quick laughter; now riding the wind on some fantastic kind of cycle we can't even imagine and teaching the angels the correct pronunciation of "zoology"-- we are all the richer for having shared our lives with you and now the poorer in your absence.

November 25, 2012

Debbie and family,
Dad and I Love you all very much. May the Lord give you the strength and comfort that you need. We loved Bob very much. He was our favorite son-in-law. God Bless you.
Love Mom and Dad

From the Staff of Steuerle Funeral Home, Ltd.

November 25, 2012

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

Dina Sbarra

November 24, 2012

To Bob and his Family,
I am deeply saddened to hear about the loss of Bob. I was a Hadley science department colleague of his as well as a friend.
Bob had a passion for science and I learned a lot from him. I am proud to have been his colleague for many years.
My prayers are with Deb and his boys that he loved so much and talked about often at school.
Sincerely,
Dina Sbarra

Nick Viggiano

November 24, 2012

It is with our deepest sympathy that you have lost Bob.

Donna Hilt

November 24, 2012

Dear Debbie and family,
I am in shock and my heart breaks for all of you. My memories teaching with Bob at Hadley were some of the best of times. HIs love for his family was always so obvious, and he always had time to share pictures and stories of the boys.
He knew who the "boss" was at home, and he loved her so
dearly. Again, deepest sympathy.

Showing 1 - 27 of 27 results