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Robert Gwinn Obituary
Gwinn, Robert P. 102, a 60 plus year resident of Riverside, IL, passed away December 10, 2009, beloved husband of the late Nancy (nee Flanders), loving father of Richard (Lisa) and the late John Gwinn, proud grandfather of Christi, Tabitha, Aaryn and Stephanie Gwinn and Robert Gwinn. After graduating from the University of Chicago, Mr. Gwinn served as the president and chairman of Sunbeam Corporation as well as the chairman of Encyclopedia Britannica. Mr. Gwinn also served on the boards of First National Bank, Continental Casualty Company, CNA Financial Corp. and Alberto Culver. Visitation will be held Sunday, 2:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Woodlawn Funeral Home, 7750 W. Cermak Rd., Forest Park, IL. Funeral Services will be held privately. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Chicago Zoological Society – Brookfield Zoo, Development Dept., 330 Golf Road, Brookfield, IL 60513, or to the Robert P. Gwinn Scholarship Fund, C/O Riverside – Brookfield Educational Foundation, RBHS, 160 Ridgewood, Riverside, IL 60546. Funeral Info: 708-442-8500 
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Dan Gordon
January 12, 2010
I had the distinct honor of knowing Mr. Gwinn. I grew up on the farm that he had in Big Rock. Many things I learned from him, two of them were honor and generosity. He also had the ability to allow young boys be just that. I remember his chuckle as my brother, his grandson, and I would be up to some sort of boyhood adventure. Thank you sir for everything, you will be missed
December 19, 2009
I have fond memories of Mr. Gwinn always greeting me while walking the halls at Sunbeam Corporation in the early 1960's. He treated his employees as equals.
Carole L. Gates, Keller, Texas (and Chicago)
Timberly Paige Gambina
December 17, 2009
Bob will be forever missed and I am so grateful for our long conversations on education, business, personal growth, health, and LIFE. He has forwarded his knowledge into me being the person that I am today. May my every glass of great champagne be a personal toast to Bob – thank you!
Joe Morales
December 14, 2009
I had the priviledge of working at Encyclopaedia Britannica for 25 years. The honor of having chatted with Mr. Gwinn on many occassions. Sat next to him at luncheons and other activities. I will remember him fondly, he was a wonderful gentleman.
December 13, 2009
Bob Gwinn, a dear friend who added so much to our world, now the heavens are brighter by one more star.
Margot, Michele & Morgan Archambault
kathy holt gwinn taylor
December 12, 2009
My first father in law at 18 years old...and one of the finest, kindest, most spiritual men I have ever known. He had a never ending curiousity about life and lives and an appreciation for anyone with a passion for love, life and work. Kathy
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