Obituaries

Obituary: Robert G. Weber Was WWII Vet, Educator

Weber, 87, of Deerfield, was the associate superintendent of High School District 214 in Arlington Heights and assistant superintendent of District 107 in Highland Park. He served as a B24 flight engineer in WWII.

The following obituary is from Kelley & Spalding Funeral Home:

Robert G. Weber, 87, of Deerfield, passed away December 27, 2012.

He was a B24 Flight Engineer in the Army Air Corps during WWII. Robert was a lifelong educator, becoming Associate Superintendent of High School District 214 in Arlington Heights, Assistant Superintendent of District 107 in Highland Park and Past President of IASBO.

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He was a longtime Scout Master for BSA Troop 52. Robert was also a member of the Deerfield American Legion, Optimist Club in Deerfield and an Elder at the Presbyterian Church of Deerfield.

Beloved husband of Virginia; loving father of Vicki Weber (Bob) Iliff and James J. (Julie) Weber; cherished grandfather of Megan (Adam) Smallwood and Alexander Weber; adored great-grandfather of Carson Smallwood; and dear brother of Victor Weber.

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A memorial visitation will be held Friday, January 4th from 4-7 pm at Kelley & Spalding Funeral Home, 1787 Deerfield Rd., Highland Park, IL. A memorial service will be held Saturday, January 5th at 10 am at First Presbyterian Church of Deerfield, 824 Waukegan Rd., Deerfield, IL. Inurnment at First Presbyterian Church.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, 525 W. Monroe, Suite 900, Chicago, IL 60661 or to Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Attn: Donor Services, P.O. Box 650309, Dallas, TX 75265-0309.

For information please call Kelley & Spalding Funeral Home at (847) 831-4260 or www.kelleyspaldingfuneralhome.com


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