Robert C. Wold, 89, of Huntley, formerly of Palatine, passed away peacefully on July 9, 2026.
Robert was born on January 8, 1937, in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Henry and Mildred (Hanssen) Wold. He proudly served his country in the United States Army. On November 21, 1965, he married the love of his life, Janet Mae Bouwman, beginning a beautiful marriage that spanned 60 years.
Bob was a proud graduate of Lane Tech High School occasionally sneaking out to go to a Cubs game or Riverview Amusement Park. He enjoyed spending time with his cousins at Shady Hill, creating memories that lasted a lifetime. Deeply proud of his Norwegian heritage, Bob was a lifelong member of the Normennenes Singing Society.
Bob and Janet shared a passion for travel, exploring destinations throughout the United States and abroad together. A devoted Chicago Cubs fan, he also treasured the friendships he made in Sun City, where he enjoyed playing bocce ball and gathering for monthly poker games. He was social by nature, loved being surrounded by people, and was happiest when spending time with family. He was proud of his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, who brought endless happiness to his life.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 60 years, Janet Wold; his children, Kari (Rick) Koebernick and Keith (Urana) Wold; his grandchildren, Bailey (Marcus) Miller, Tyler (Taylor) Koebernick, Brooke Wold, and Ryan Wold; and his six great-grandchildren, Treyson, Easton, Rilynn, Jackson, Lincoln, and Emerson. In addition, his sister-in-law, Barbara (Tom) Miller and niece, Alison (Joe) Bruscato.
Robert was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Mildred Wold.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, July 16, 2026, from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. at DeFiore Funeral Home, 10763 Dundee Road, Huntley with a memorial service at 6:30 p.m. Burial will be private at Irving Park Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to a charity of the donor's choice (or a charity designated by the family).
For further information, please contact DeFiore Funeral Home at 847-515-8772 or visit www.defiorefuneral.com for online condolences.
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Dear Grandpa Bob, I will cherish all of the memories we shared because, truthfully, there weren’t any bad ones. From the very beginning, you welcomed me into the family with open arms, and that’s something I’ll always be grateful for. Everyone knows I’ve always been a grandparent’s baby, an old soul, as they like to say. I still smile thinking about our slow walks together behind the family. Everyone thought I was staying back to keep you company, but the truth is, we were moving at the same pace, and I wouldn’t have wanted it any other way. I’ll always remember our conversations about Northwestern University’s campus. Later, when I became interested in investing and building my stock portfolio, you were always just a phone call away. You never hesitated to share your wisdom, and I learned so much from you. But more than anything, I’ll remember the love you had for my boys. They absolutely adored their GGpa, and I know they brought so much joy to your life. The way you and Grandma could keep them entertained, happy, and somehow completely under control should honestly be studied. Simplicity is the key, It still makes me laugh, thinking about the time Trey played with an empty box for like an hour. Thank you for your kindness and your wisdom, and for making me feel like family from day one. You left this world a better place than you found it, and your legacy lives on in all of us. Rest easy, Gramps. This isn’t goodbye, it’s simply, “See you later.” Love always, Marcus❤️
I will miss my cousin Bob.