Karl A. Robert, Ph.D., age 70, beloved husband of Ramona, nee Drees; loving father of Dr. Todd, O.D. (Deneen), Rebecca (Christian Winger) Robert, Ph.D., Matthew (Carol), Rachel (Lori Davis) and Jonathan (Julie) Robert; devoted grandfather of Hannah, Christian, Michaela, Aleah and Ethan Robert, Isaiah and Caleb Winger, Nathan, Isaac, Micah and Luke Robert and Sophia and Adelie Robert; fond brother of Marjorie (the late James, M.D.) Elam and William (Angela) Robert; uncle of many nieces and nephews. Professor at Elmhurst College for 35 years; Chair Dept. of Geography & Environmental Planning; past treasurer and president of Nat’l Council for Geographic Education; past president of IL Geographical Society; member and past chairman of Peace Lutheran Church. Family and friends will gather Saturday 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Knollcrest Funeral Home, 1500 S. Meyers Rd. (3 blks So. of Roosevelt Rd.), Lombard. Memorial Service Sunday 4 p.m. at Peace Lutheran Church, 21 W 500 Butterfield Rd., Lombard. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorials to World Gospel Outreach, L.A.M.P. or Project Ak’tenamit appreciated. Info, 630-932-1500 .
