Robert G. Thiel, 74, of Arlington Heights. Beloved husband and best friend of Jean (nee Thommes) for 46 wonderful years. Loving father of Jennifer (Kurt) Baumeister and Christine Thiel. Cherished grandfather of Katherine, Michael and Matthew Baumeister. Devoted son of Evelyn Thiel Kolbe and the late George Thiel. Dear brother of Steve (Carole) Thiel. Bob was a long time employee of the Bell Howell and Kodak Companies." Services on Saturday, June 21, 2014 at St. Edna Catholic Church, 2525 N. Arlington Hts. Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60004. Memorial gathering at 9 am, Mass at 10 am. Interment private. Memorials can be made to Ronald McDonald House Charities, 1301 W. 22nd St., #905, Oakbrook, IL 60523 or Juvenile Diabetes Research Fdn (JDRF), 1 N. LaSalle St., Ste., 1200, Chicago, IL 60602 (312) 447-7975 www.jdrf.org.