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Robert Herguth Obituary

Herguth, Robert J. Born April 4, 1926, in Chicago, and died May 22, 2019, at the assisted living home he'd been living at in Portland, Oregon for the last year. He moved there from the Chicago area to be closer to his daughter, Jeni, and her family. Bob was a longtime reporter, feature writer, and columnist at the Chicago Daily News and Chicago Sun-Times. He was known for an eternal optimism, a gentle demeanor, and a sense of humor that carried a light touch, including many (sometimes too many) puns. That humor was often reflected in his writing. He was a genuinely kind and honest man. His beloved wife, Margaret, died in 2014. Bob is survived by three children, Amy (Sean), Robert (Sue), and Jeni (Brad); and grandchildren, Mila, Annika, Eli, Matthew, Aidan, Luke, Lauren, Ava, and Otto; nieces, Jan and Jill; honorary daughter, Coralie; and many other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his sister, Joan. Visitation will be at Donnellan Family Funeral Home, 10045 Skokie Blvd., Skokie, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 30, 2019. A Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, May 31, 2019, at St. Francis Xavier Church, 9th and Linden, in Wilmette. In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to the child literacy group, SitStayRead, 2849 N. Clark, Chicago, IL 60657, or to Our Lady of the Angels Mission, 3808 W. Iowa St., Chicago, IL 60651. Funeral Information: www.donnellanfuneral.com or (847) 675-1990.



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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on May 28, 2019.

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May 31, 2019

I am sorry for your loss, May the Lord be with you and his comfort as well.

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May 29, 2019

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Pattie Bueschel

May 29, 2019

Your Dad was a such a sweetheart and genuinely nice person. He is now your angel. Thinking of you and your family. Tim and Pattie B.

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May 29, 2019

Please accept my sincere condolences to the family and friends. Losing a loved one in death is never easy. May the hope of everlasting life sustain and comfort you during this difficult time. (John 17:3)

Anne McCarthy

May 29, 2019

I am so sorry about your father. I read him every chance I could and there is no other columnist like him. He made my day regularly.
He will be missed and right when the world could use his wisdom and humor.

May 29, 2019

I am sorry for your loss. May the God who binds up the broken-hearted and comforts all who mourn strengthen your family during this difficult time. ( Isaiah 61:1,2)

May 28, 2019

I am sorry for your loss. Please take comfort in Psalms 29:11, knowing that in difficult times like this, God gives peace and strength. DM

David Callahan

May 28, 2019

Condolences to the Herguth family. I am very sorry for your loss.

Louise Palvig Edwards

May 27, 2019

I know Bob has now started the "Heavenly Times" newspaper and is a shining bright star contributing a glorious daily column, and catching up with old friends.

As a young PR executive and publicist in Chicago, I loved dropping in the newsroom (via the back stairs) to drop off a column item to Bob.
He was a great guy full of humor and talent to share with his readers.

He was a favorite columnist for many people... and always funny!

Heaven just got the best of the best.

May 27, 2019

Condolences to the family. I'm so sorry for the loss of your dear beloved Robert.

May you find comfort in knowing that our heavenly father feels for you in your pain, Psalms 55;22

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Donnellan Family Funeral Services

10045 Skokie Boulevard, Skokie, IL 60077

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St. Francis Xavier Church

9th/Linden, Wilmette, IL

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