Robert "Bob" Smoller

Robert "Bob" Smoller obituary, Chicago, IL

Robert "Bob" Smoller

Robert Smoller Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Goldman Funeral Group - Buffalo Grove Chapel on Dec. 21, 2025.
Robert "Bob" Smoller, age 79, of Chicago, beloved husband and best friend for 55 years of Judith "Judy" Smoller, nee Greenwald; loving father of Julie (Keith) Kreiter; adored Papa of Jori and Ryan; proud "Dog Papa" of Teddy; devoted son of the late Anne and the late Mort Smoller; fond brother of Gerald (Mary) Smoller and Barbara (late Allan) Schaeffer; dear brother-in-law of Cathy (Stuart) Pockross; cherished son-in-law of the late June and the late Lee Greenwald; treasured uncle and friend of many. Bob was a respected and accomplished lawyer, practicing corporate and securities law. Always offering his unconditional love to his family; Bob was their biggest cheerleader. Memorial service Monday, 1:30 p.m. CT at Temple Jeremiah, 937 N. Happ Rd., Northfield, IL 60093. Bob's service will be livestreamed on his website at www.goldmanfuneralgroup.com. In lieu of flowers, donations would be appreciated to the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation, www.crohnscolitisfoundation.org. Info: The Goldman Funeral Group (847) 478-1600.

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Robert Lander

December 24, 2025

Our sincere condolences.
Rob and Jane Lander

Robert Ferencz

December 22, 2025

I was so sad the learn that Bob had passed. Many fond memories of our times together back in West Rogers Park. My sincerest condolences to the entire family.

Ronald Filler

December 21, 2025

Bob and I were fraternity brothers at Illinois. Just wanted to pass on my sincere condolences to his family. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Ronald Filler

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