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Robert Hendricks Obituary

HENDRICKS, ROBERT E., Ph.D., of Cullowhee, NC, passed peacefully at the age of 84 on June 1, 2009 in Miami, FL. Born December 2, 1924 in Galesburg, IL. WWII Veteran, U.S. Marine Corps. Received his Ph.D. from Northwestern University. An exemplary professor and Associate Dean in the School of Education at the University of Miami for 22 years. All who were privileged enough to have met Robert should know his wits and brilliant sense of humor carried him through his short battle with lymphoma. Robert Hendricks is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Margaret Stewart Hendricks; his 3 children, Kathy (Phil) Hendricks Brooks of Miami, FL, Peggy Hendricks Pagan of Cullowhee, NC, and Robert Christopher Hendricks of Galveston, TX; 9 grandchildren; and 1 great- granddaughter. Visitation scheduled for June 5, 2009 at 6:00 p.m., Hurd- Hendricks Funeral Homes, Knoxville, IL, graveside services at Noon on June 6, 2009, Knoxville Cemetery. The family wishes to give special thanks for the care given by the doctors and staff at the UM Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: UM Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, P.O. Box 016960 (M867), Miami, FL 33101. To visit this Guest Book Online, go to www.MiamiHerald.com/obituaries.

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Published by the Miami Herald on Jun. 5, 2009.

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July 1, 2009

Dear Margaret:
Linda and I were just planning a trip to the mountains and were trying to find your address. Needless to say we were shocked. Please accept our heartfelt condolences. Bob was the best, non-judgemental and a true friend.
Warmest regards,
Bill and Linda Spino

June 11, 2009

Margaret,
Anne & I were out of town when Bob's passing was printed. I have only the very best memories of Bob. He was one of the good guys! I so enjoyed knowing and working with him.
Our sincerest condolences,
Fondly, Jack & Anne Croghan

Marta Klovekorn

June 5, 2009

Deepest condolences to the wife and family of Dr. Robert E. Hendricks on his death.
Dr. Hendricks was the chairman of my doctoral committee in 1982 and I know that all of us who attended the University of Miami and knew him will miss him dearly.

June 5, 2009

I was saddened to read that Dr. Hendricks had died . He was loved and admired by all graduate students at the University of Miami and I will always be thankful for his guidance and mentoring. My condolences to his family.
Paul R. Redlhammer Ph D

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