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Robert Dompke Obituary

Robert Dompke of Arlington Heights Prayers for Robert Dompke will be said at 9:15 a.m. Wednesday, May 20, at the Glueckert Funeral Home, Ltd., 1520 N. Arlington Heights Road (four blocks south of Palatine Road), Arlington Heights. A Mass will follow at 10 a.m. at St. James Church, 831 N. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights. Interment will be in All Saints Cemetery. Visitation will be from 3 until 9 p.m. Tuesday, May 19, at the funeral home. Born Oct. 20, 1936, in Chicago, to Alex and Margaret (nee Reiner) Dompke, he passed away Friday, May 15, 2009, in Arlington Heights. Robert is survived by his wife, Barbara (nee Berkowski); his sons, Timothy Dompke of Belleville and Steven (Jennifer) Dompke of Lake in the Hills; his grandchildren, Abigayle, Peter, Dakota, Lauren, Kristina and Natalie; many nieces and nephews; and his sister-in-law, Judith Dompke of Las Vegas, Nev. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Ronald Dompke. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to the American Heart Association, Memorials & Tributes, 3816 Paysphere Circle, Chicago, IL 60674 or Les Turner-ALS Foundation, 5550 Touhy Ave., #302, Skokie, IL 60077. For information and condolences, www.GlueckertFH.com or 847-253-0168.

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Published by Daily Herald on May 18, 2009.

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October 14, 2009

Ron and Linda,

Please accept my sincerest expression of sympathy. My heartfelt condolences are extended to you and your family.

Sharon Cohen

May 19, 2009

Barb and family,

My condolences on the loss of your husband, dad and my friend. He was a wonderful man and will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Love,

Dianne (Dunton House)

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