Robert "Bob" L. Iverson, passed away peacefully at home in Burr Ridge, Illinois, on October 20, 2022, at the age of 86. He was surrounded by his loving family. He is preceded in death by his wife, Michelle.
Bob was born in 1936 in Oak Park, Illinois, to parents Elvera A. and Edward W. Iverson, one of nine children. He attended Oak Park High School and lettered in his favorite sport, football. He went on to play football for Williams College (Class of 1958, with honors) on a full academic scholarship. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Geology, and after receiving his M.B.A. from the University of Michigan, began work with Follett Corporation, where he worked for 23 years in various roles, from finance to President of Follett Higher Education group. He then began his own company, College Bookstores of America, in 1984, serving approximately 15 campus stores throughout the Southeast. In 1992, he sold the company to retire. Bob enjoyed a love of gardening and yard work, and together with Michelle, loved to seek out period Colonial furniture pieces. During his retirement he enjoyed family travel to the Caribbean and spending time at Lake Michigan. His passions included generous support of childrens' hospitals, Native American Indian schools and organizations, and various American historical societies.
Bob married his high school sweetheart, Michelle Anne Follett, in 1958. Upon graduation from University of Michigan, Michelle and Bob moved to River Forest, Illinois. In 1976, Michelle and Bob purchased their home in Burr Ridge and lovingly restored the property.
Bob is survived by his brother, Theodore (Ted) Iverson, and by his three children, Heather (Pat) Thornton, R. Michael (Rene) Iverson, and Wendy (Kevin Keevil) Austin; and by his
grandchildren, Ashley, Grace, Claire, Erin, Patrick Jr., Austin, Jacquelyn, Brendan, Sean
Keegan, Mallory, and Mary Kylie.
In lieu of a memorial service, Bob requested memorial contributions to the St. Joseph's Indian School. P.O. Box 100, Chamberlain, SD 57325-0100. www.stjo.org
Arrangements entrusted to Adolf Funeral Home - Willowbrook. 630-325-2300 or adolfservices.com
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