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PROPOSED RESOLUTION
ROBERT “BOB” ERLENBAUGH, IN MEMORIAM
WHEREAS, Almighty God in His infinite wisdom has called Robert “Bob” Erlenbaugh from our midst; and
WHEREAS Robert “Bob” Erlenbaugh was the beloved husband and best friend of Madge (Hartnett) for 58 years; and
WHEREAS, Robert “Bob” Erlenbaugh was the loving father of Jamie (Bob) Vanecko, Marijo (John) Talaga, Bob (Kristin) Erlenbaugh and Maggie (Mike) Nelson; and
WHEREAS, Robert “Bob” Erlenbaugh was the devoted Bapa to Bobby, Mary Kate, Danny, Meg, and Ellie Vanecko; Jack, Nora, Rosie and Maggie Talaga; Libby and Maisy Erlenbaugh; Mikey, Annie, Gracie and Lily Nelson; and
WHEREAS, Robert “Bob” Erlenbaugh was the cherished brother in law to Fr Dan Hartnett SJ and Kathy Erlenbaugh, and much loved uncle to JD, Matt and Dan Erlenbaugh, Patt Cheney and Rick Rann; and
WHEREAS, Robert “Bob” Erlenbaugh was the devoted son of the late Bob and Jayne Erlenbaugh and Faye Hartnett, brother Chuck Erlenbaugh, granddaughter Emily Nelson, sisters in law Murph Hartnett and Joan Raan; and
WHEREAS, Robert “Bob” Erlenbaugh lived in Chicago his whole life. He attended St. Jerome’s Grammar School, St. George High School and Loyola University; and
WHEREAS, Robert “Bob” Erlenbaugh spent 40 years as a kind and caring teacher for the Chicago Public Schools, and coached girls volleyball at St. Tim’s for 16 years. He also coached the boys volleyball program at Loyola Academy where he was inducted into the Hall of Fame alongside his brother and son; and
WHEREAS, Robert “Bob” Erlenbaugh served as Choir Director with his wife Madge for over 22 years at Misericordia; and
WHEREAS, all who knew her will attest that Robert “Bob” Erlenbaugh was a kind and compassionate man, virtuous of character and gentle in spirit, admired and respected by his many friends and neighbors, and dearly loved by his family; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Commissioners of Cook County that the Board does hereby offer its deepest condolences and most heartfelt sympathy to the family of Robert “Bob” Erlenbaugh and joins them in sorrow at this time of loss; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this text be spread upon the official proceedings of this Honorable Body, and a suitable copy of the same be tendered to the family of Robert “Bob” Erlenbaugh so that his memory may be so honored and ever cherished.
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