Robert George Hawley Jr.

Robert George Hawley Jr.

Naperville, IL

We celebrate the completed life of Robert George Hawley Jr., age 80, a resident of Naperville, IL. Bob was born January 25, 1943, in Omaha, Nebraska, to Robert G. Hawley, Sr. and Patricia A. Hawley. He died October 9, 2023, at his home in Naperville after a long battle with young-onset Alzheimer’s subsequently complicated with Cerebral Atherosclerosis and Parkinson’s Disease.

He is survived by his wife, Barbara; three children, Brian (Diana) Hawley of Lafayette, CA., George (Rachel) Hawley of Chicago, IL, Marisa Hawley of Naperville, IL; and two grandsons, Graham and Jacob Hawley of Chicago, IL. He was supported and enriched by his brother and sister-in-law, Edward (Connie) Brinton of Iowa City, IA; and sister-in-law, Louise Hawley of Duluth, MN.

He was preceded in death by his loving parents and brother, John Hawley.

Bob served at first as a Methodist minister in churches in Iowa and then began his lifelong work with The Ecumenical Institute and Institute of Cultural Affairs. He served as an agent of change in this experimental global ministry working with churches and communities.

Bob was a loving husband, father, grandpa, and uncle. He was compassionate and had a gift for putting his compassion into action. His kindness and empathy served as an example for and helped others.

The family requests that donations be made to support the Without Warning Young-Onset Alzheimer’s Support Group at Rush which has sustained Bob and his family for 17 years. Please send memorial gifts to Rush University Medical Center, Philanthropy Office, 1201 W. Harrison St. Suite 300, Chicago, IL 60607-3319. Include Without Warning in memo line.

A memorial service and interment will be later at Hillcrest Cemetery in Brighton, IA. Anyone wishing to receive notice of the memorial service should tell Bob’s family.

Guest book at www.beidelmankunschfh.com courtesy of Beidelman-Kunsch Funeral Home.