Robert Skoda Obituary

I knew Bob when he was HR Director at Suburban Hospital. He was outgoing and a friend to everyone. His death is a loss to everyone who knew and worked with him. Please accept my sincere sympathies.

Thank you to all for your kind words and memories of Bob. It means so very much to me that you have taken the time to share.

He will forever be in our hearts.

Love,

Janet Skoda
Mrs. Robert A. Skoda

Bob and I worked together at OPH and Synergon...I am shocked to hear of his passing, and so so saddened...I loved that guy!!! He'd come into my office and would say "Len, need just five minutes." Two hours later we were still talking and never did cover what he came to see me about. He was the best HR guy I ever met. He got me into fly fishing and taught me how to cast. One year I asked him how much he fished...he said he fished over 220 days ...said he couldn't drive over a bridge without stopping on the other side to run down the bank and cast a line! I asked where he kept his fishing gear...in my car trunk was his reponse...I've got over $5,ooo in equipement in there...and then said that was more than the car was worth!!! Oh how he'll be missed. I will never forget him...I so deeply will share your loss. What a great guy! Tears overwhelm me.

I was so sorry to hear about Bob's death. I knew him when we both worked at Oak Park Hospital and Synergon. He was unfailingly kind and caring, and I remember many very long philosophical discussions with him. Although our contact was lessened when our work lives took different paths, he was often in my thoughts as one of the most honorable people I knew. He will always remain that way in my heart and mind. My condolences to his family. He will be sorely missed.

I wish to express my sympathies to the family of Bob Skoda. I worked with Bob when he was the Director of Personnel at Suburban Hospital, Hinsdale. Bob did a good job and we all loved him. God bless the memory of Bob Skoda.

Robert R. Briney, M.D.

Beginning in the fall of 1976, I was privileged to have been hired by Bob to work as his HR Assistant at Suburban Hospital on County Line Road in Hinsdale. We worked together for over ten years and I found him to be a caring and supportive boss, mentor and friend. He was extremely generous in sharing his knowledge and not a day went by that I did not learn from him. Our families became close friends and still are to this day. He has left the best of himself in his sons and he will always be remembered with love.

Jan,
I was sorry to get Carrie's message about Bob's passing. I was out of town. Hope your family is coping.
Sincerely,
Cindy Groves

I remember 1973 and the particular day I met Bob like it was yesterday. I hired Bob in his first personnel job. Although I was looking for someone seasoned and experienced, Bob won me over in the first interview because of his passion, intellect, and enthusiasm to change the world and especially the workplace. His ideas were always ahead of the times, and he never let an idea lapse easily...he would go out one door and in the next door to re-present and reposition his idea...always with passion and sometimes great humor! Few people in their lifetime affect as many people as Bob did. Bob played a major role in my life and will have a big place in my heart forever. May his passion, insights, humor, and love for family and friends sustain us all.

I was so sorry to hear about Bob. He was very kind to me when I worked at The Association for Individual Development. I know that he will be missed!

I am very sorry to hear about the loss of Bob. I worked for Bob at Oak Park and Westlake Hospital in the Human Resource Department. He was a great boss and mentor. He spoke often and fondly of his family and boys, Peter and Jonathon. His love for his family and friends was always evident. We have all lost a very caring, understanding and loving friend in Bob. I am sure he is in heaven looking down on us and enjoying casting his reel, all decked out in his fishing gear with that great smirk on his face that we will always remember.

Bob once gave me a special saying to hold on to:

" What made us friends in the long ago when first we met? Well, I think I know; The best in me and the best in you hailed each other because they knew that always and always since life began Our being friends was part of God's plan!"

Thank you Bob for being part of my life! I will truly miss you!

I was so saddened to hear about Bob. I knew him through both healthcare and the Aurora HR community. He will be missed by all. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.

I was so sorry to hear about the loss of Bob. I worked with him in HR at Westlake and Oak Park Hospital. He had a great outlook on life and was always so positive and talked about his family and fly fishing all the time. My prayers are with his family. I picture him in a babbling brook with his fishing reel and enjoying nature. Peace be with you.

My prayers go to Robert's family..."Our words were very few, and I will always remember him in his LETTER SWEATER, and standing very tall." Sincerly, ILISA GREEN ( an 8th grade and High School classmate 1969)

My deepest sympathies to Bob's family; I am so sorry for your loss. Have known Bob for over 25 years in the human resources field. Just a great guy, terrific family man; so difficult to believe that he's gone. My prayers are with his family.

I am so very sorry to hear about Bob. We worked together many years ago at West Suburban Hospital in Oak Park and I attended Loyola's program with him. I know he will be dearly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

Andrew, and family, we are very sorry to hear about your father. We will be saying a prayer for you and your family.

I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Bob. I knew Bob when we went to Whittier School and through Oak Park High School. Although I only saw him at the various school reunions, I remember him as a person who enjoyed life and was a kind and understanding person. He will be missed. My condolences to his family.