Robert Held Obituary

Bob was such a great guy. I'm very sad to have just learnt of his passing. He helped me so much and was just a great gentleman. What a loss. My sympathy to his family. .

Thank you God for bringing someone like Bob into our lives. He taught me how to properly swing a golf club and he helped my husband be a much better golfer! I would've never swung a golf club again until he taught me the proper way to swing the golf club. I have a life long appreciation for golf now and I have God and Bob to thank for that. He was such a patient and wonderful golf instructor and just a really great person, we will truly miss him, but we will never forget what he taught us.

RIP Bob and my condolences and prayers to his family. He was a great golf instructor and made the process so much fun. He would evaluate my swing and would say, "That's . . . OKay" and then have me make a slight adjustement to get me back on track. I am so glad that I had the opprotunity to be instructed by him

Dawn Halbert

I was very saddened when I learned about Bob's passing. I hadn't been by the range in the last few months and then when I stopped in I saw the notice. I was really stopping by to see Bob before the winter and just have one of our short chats about this or that. While I knew Bob as a very fine teaching pro, he was more, he was a friend.

Bob always wanted to help people and cared, not just about the game but the people who played. Mostly just average golfers, Bob had a way to find the right methods and words to help his students understand the game, and the patience to continually coach them to be more successful and enjoy golf.

About ten years ago I first met Bob at the Fresh Meadows range, I was starting to get back into my game and Bob was there to help. We discovered we came from the same neighborhood in Chicago and shared the high school times of Lane Tech.

Last year I remember bumping into him in the parking lot as he was leaving and I mentioned that I was having a bit of swing difficulty and wanted to set up a lesson. Bob said that the problem sounded small and asked me to take a golf club out of my car trunk, then proceeded to give me a 20 minute lesson in the parking lot – 3 or 4 others stopped by to watch. And Bob was right, the problem was corrected.

I am very sorry that he and I never played a round together, we kept putting it off. That would have been a very fine experience. I will miss him but will carry a bit of him with me whenever I play and hopefully pass his wisdom and patience onto others.

He was a great teacher and friend . Every shot I make I will be thinking of him. What will I do without him? Golf is a great game, but it was even greater with him around. I will miss you Bob.

I cannot believe this. Bob was an exceptional man and a fabulous golf instructor. I was just with him that Sunday. My prayers go out to his family. My his memory live forever.

Jeannie and Bobby, our thoughts and condolences are with you. We've known you and Bob for 25 years, and you've all been such good neighbors and friends. Bob touched a lot of people, and hopefully you are comforted by the love and support of his many friends.

Bob was my friend and mentor. I know that he loved people and God. I know that he is showing people in heaven the 1-step, 2-step and 3-step swing. God bless Bob,s family we will miss him very much. Gregory Williams

You are in our thoughts and prayers.

My relationship with Bob was developed through the golf industry. I've always recognized Bob as true professional. I knew that Bob would go out of his way if I needed help or support in the industry. Every year as Bob was going to the National PGA Show he would stop in the White Pines golf dome and ask me if there was anyting that he could research for me because I was always busy teaching in late January. He always kept me updated on the latest video equiment and any training aids that he thought would be helpful for our students. He made me feel that our relationship was important because he always took time to say hello or visit on his trips out to the White Pines golf dome. He made every golfer, regardless of their ability feel comfortable on the golf course. Bob was my friend, he will be missed. God Bless.

A kind and gentle soul, had the patience and insight to break down your golf game and give you many wonderful moments on the golf course. Bob will be dearly missed.

Genevieve Bolger Chicago

I had the honor and priviledge of being Bob's friend for over 50 years. I knew him as a best friend when we were little growing up and I will remember him as the grown up man who would give his shirt off his back to help you. I know because I was one of the lucky ones whose life was touched by Bob and I will remember and treasure his friendship forever. George Sorokowskyj and Family - Bob you are and will be missed in our lives.

I had the honor of seeing Bob everyday this summer at Fresh Meadows. Never before had I met someone who sincerely loved to help people as much as Bob did. He was a diligent worker and loved what he did everyday.I have learned a lot from Bob, not in only golf but in life. I will never forget Bob, he was truly an unforgettable man. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family.

I had the pleasure of knowing Bob through having him teach golf to some of our employees over the years. He was patient, funny and always had a good story to tell. The fact that he endured everything he did while he was in the hospital over the years was a testament to his strength and his ability to keep going. He was always so sweet to me and he was certainly one of the good guys. Kate Pullara - Executive Construction Inc.

The Ziolko's will truly miss Bob. We are deeply saddened and our blessings go out to Jean, Bobby & her family. He was one of a kind with his love of golf! We will always remember his gift of conversation, kind heart, intelligence & all his wonderful advise on golfing. His spirit will be forever remembered in our hearts. May God protect him & hold him close. Love Frank, Tom, Renee & Bob, Bianca, Tammy & Mike,Tara

Had the honor to teach golf with Bob for several years. He was always a very passionate golf professional. He has impacted many peoples lives in many wonderful ways!!! Thanks Bob !!! Chris Robertson

My prayers are with my sister, Jean, and my nephew, Rob. Bob will truly be missed. He was a kind and gentle soul. Love, Phyllis

I am shocked and saddened beyond words. Bob was a wonderful teacher, a kind man, and a terrific friend. As others here have said, we need more people like Bob.

Somehow I just can't picture playing golf without Bob to get help from and ask dumb questions to. I can only be thankful that I had all the experiences with him that I did.

It was an honor to have Bob Held as my great friend and partner in Robsan Golf all these years. It is not easy to put into words how much his friendship, and support, have meant to me. I do not know what I am going to do without him in my life. He was truly a special person. My thoughts and prayers will be there always for his family.

It was my honor to have had Bob as a great friend, and a great partner in Robsan Golf. It is not easy to put into words how much his friendship, and support, have meant to me over the years. I don't know what I am going to do without him in my life. He was truly one of of kind; a very special person, and I shall miss him every day of my life. His family will always be in my prayers and thoughts.

I had the pleasure of working with Bob for six years at Fresh Meadow. The one thing I can say about him was he was a very giving person: to his students, friends , and co-workers. If we all followed Bob's caring attitude towards others, the world would be a much better place.
John Green PGA Master Professional (Woodbury, MN)

Our prayers are with Bob and his family. Bob was a very special mentor for my daughter, always caring and giving. His passing brings unspeakable pain and loss to us. Bob will always live in our hearts. May fond memories be of comfort to you at this difficult time.

Our prayers are with Bob & his family. He was a very special man as well as our teaching pro. He gave so much of himself that went beyond his lessons. He will always be in our hearts & we will miss him dearly. The world needs more people like Bob Held. Sincerely, Gerry & Ron Gall