Robert Herman
Blank
Of Arlington Heights
Robert Blank, a 52
year resident of
Arlington Heights,
was born on May 20,
1927 in Oak Park,
Illinois to Herman
and Jule Blank. He
died May 6, 2009 at
his home.
Mr. Blank was
Manager of Station
Operations,
Northwest Branch,
Chicago Post office
where he was
employed from 1945
to 1983. He was a
member of Our
Saviour’s Lutheran
Church, for 51
years, Mason for 58
years at
Constellation Lodge
No. 974. He was a
huge sports fan,
especially baseball,
the Cubs being his
favorite team.
Robert also enjoyed
Reading, music and
crossword puzzles.
He is survived by
his wife of 57
years, Virginia nee
Kirchway; and his
brother-in-law, Ross
J. (Bonnie) Kirchway;
and his nephews
Garrett and Hugh
Kirchway.
Robert is preceded
in death by his
parents and his
brother-in-law,
Roger H. Kirchway.
Funeral service
Noon, Monday, May
11, 2009 at Our
Saviour’s Lutheran
Church, 1234 N.
Arlington Heights
Rd., Arlington
Heights. Lie in
state at church from
11:00 AM until time
of funeral service.
Interment private.
In lieu of flowers,
memorial
contributions may be
given to Our
Saviour’s Lutheran
Church, 1234 N.
Arlington Heights
Road, Arlington
Heights, IL 60004.