Robert Bob W. Eder

December 2, 1919 – March 18, 2012

Beloved husband of the late Margaret Ann Gladstone. Loving father of Robert, Jr. (Janet), Laura Kearney, Karen (Joe) Romano, Joe (Shelli), Mary Madden (Ray Coyne), Paul (Anne) and Julie Oskroba. Cherished grandfather of many and great grandfather of one. Born in Chicago, Illinois on December 2, 1919, the second son of late John W. and Emma (Robl) Eder; dear brother of the late John (late Louise), late Bernard (Harriett), late William, Francis (Mary K), Charles (Bernie), and the late George.

Bob, a 38-year employee of the Chicago Tribune, was educated at Holy Cross Seminary (Notre Dame, IN) and Mundelein Seminary before deciding to express his life and love of God as a member of the laity. After serving honorably in the US Navy in World War II, he took up sales as a career. He landed his dream job, selling advertising for the Chicago Tribune, in 1946.

After marrying the love of his life, Margaret Ann Gladstone in 1952, Bob experienced many years of success and fulfillment – as a husband, father, salesman, golfer and sports aficionado.

Bob’s seven children all attended and graduated from Ascension Elementary School in Oak Park. He was very active in Ascension parish all those years, and beyond the time his children attended school there – including the Holy Name Society, the Parish Finance Committee, the Knights of Columbus, and lay server of communion. Bob continued to serve his local parish in retirement in Michigan City, IN and Ft. Lauderdale, FL.

Bob passed away in the company of loving members of his family. He touched many lives with his commitment to Christian service. He will be deeply missed and remembered by all.

Visitation Thursday, March 22, 2012 from 3-8 pm at Blake-Lamb Funeral Home, 5015 Lincoln Ave., Lisle, (on Rt 53, ½ mile south of Ogden Ave. / Rt. 34). Lying in State Friday, March 23, 2012 from 10:00 am until time of Funeral Mass 11:00 am at Sacred Heart Monastery Chapel, 1910 W. Maple Ave., Lisle.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation,

11 S La Salle St Ste 1800, Chicago, IL 60603.

For additional information, call the funeral home at 630-964-9392.