Robert “Bob” Michael Zartler, 69,of Schaumburg, Illinois, died peacefully on June 19, 2023 at his home.
There will be a PRIVATE Mass celebrated, and burial will be at All Saints Cemetery in Des Plaines, Illinois.
Bob was born on October 22, 1953 in Chicago, the son of Frank and Eleanore Zartler. Bob was the 6th sibling out of 7. Bob graduated from Loyola Academy in Wilmette, Illinois. Following graduation he went on to join the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Union Local 701 until his retirement.
Bob loved all sports. He loved watching and participating in baseball from a very young age. He loved the water and boating, snowmobiling, and he enjoyed horse racing. He would spend hours studying the stats of all horses. He had a deep passion for corvettes and he loved music. Bob began playing the trumpet at a very young age and became quite accomplished at it.
Bob was a loving son, brother, uncle and great uncle, who will be missed by all who knew him.
He is survived by his siblings, Joan (Ed) Nastek, Eleanor (Steve) Lindskoog, Suzanne (Roger) Finger and Cindy (Ray) Baldy and his sister-in-law, Lucy Zartler.
He is also survived by his nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents, his brother, Frank Jr., and his sister, Joyce.
In lieu of flowers, memorials in Robert’s name can be made to any charity of your choice. For further information, please call the funeral home at 847-515-8772 or online condolences may be directed to www.defiorefuneral.com
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To all who read this. I worked with Bob at Complete Electrical Service for 25 years. I was an apprentice electrician when I 1st met Bob. We were more than just go workers. we were work friends. We spent more time at work than home! We talked about everything. Sports, politics, religion, electrical work, horses, God and more horses. Bob always showed up early for work and would read the news paper. I would always show up early for work as well and read the news paper. We would swap news papers when we were done. He always kept the sports section that had the odds on the horses. Thank you for being part of my life, Bob!
Our hearts are full of fond memories of our brother Bob as a young boy. So many fun times. We watched some of his baseball games and our Mom was so proud of Bob. Our holidays were always hectic but fun. Raising 7 children, our parents must have been exhausted. As Bob got older, Steve and I spent time at Arlington Race Track with him often. Bob loved his horses. Went to the Dog track also. He also had a passion for his Corvette’s. Another new corvette, another fun ride. What new color will he buy next? He also had his hydroplane boat taking us on boat rides on Lauderdale Lakes where our parents had their Lakehouse. It was great! He worked hard as an electrician and as my husband said “Bob was one of the best electricians out there”. Little did we know that God was going to take him so soon. Bob, you were One of a Kind. I will always Love You. To have had a brother is an extraordinary gift. It gives me peace to know that on “Eagles Wings” God will take you straight to Heaven. Rest in Peace Dear Brother! With all our Love, Eleanor and Steve Lindskoog
Our hearts are full of fond memories of our brother Bob as a young boy. So many fun times. We watched some of his baseball games and our Mom was so proud of Bob. Our holidays were always hectic but fun. Raising 7 children, our parents must have been exhausted. As Bob got older, Steve and I spent time at Arlington Race Track with him often. Bob loved his horses. Went to the Dog track also. He also had a passion for his Corvette’s. Another new corvette, another fun ride. What new color will he buy next? He also had his hydroplane boat taking us on boat rides on Lauderdale Lakes where our parents had their Lakehouse. It was great! He worked hard as an electrician and as my husband said “Bob was one of the best electricians out there”. Little did we know that God was going to take him so soon. Bob, you were One of a Kind. I will always Love You. To have had a brother is an extraordinary gift. It gives me peace to know that on “Eagles Wings” God will take you straight to Heaven. Rest in Peace Dear Brother! With all our Love, Eleanor and Steve Lindskoog
We were shocked and heartbroken at the loss of brother, Bob. There was quite an age difference (14 years) between us. Bob, you were only five when I married. So your very early years are abit of a blur to me other than our other siblings passing the family news down. Of course, being all the Holidays, birthdays, and many other occasions were celebrated helped alot. But then as you reached your 20's and 30's, we caught up abit. I remember all your visits, just hanging out at our Mt. Prospect house. Then there was our car trip to visit our sister, Joyce who was living in Tennessee at the time. I also remember when our son, Tom & Donna's house was struck by lightning and you rewired their whole house using your electrical skills. Later on in life, you lived with the loss of your eyesight which must have been very difficult. I try to remember what Jesus said. "In my Father's House, there are many Mansions and I go and prepare a place for you." So rest in peace my dear brother. We love you. Ed & Joan