Robert "Bob" Sill passed away Sunday, June 17 surrounded by his loving family at the age of 83. He is survived by his beloved wife of 60 years Eileen (nee Wilkoff); his devoted and loving children Shari Perlmuter (Michael) and Scott Sill; his cherished granddaughters Brittany and Alexis Perlmuter; his dear sister Susan Schermer (Marvin-deceased); sisters and brothers in law Lois and Martin Marcus, Bobby and Richard Rosner and several nieces and nephews and many longtime friends. Bob was the son of Sunny and Alex Sill (deceased). Bob graduated from Shaker Heights High School and attended Miami University. He served in the US Army as a Military Policeman. Bob and his father were in the home building business and built homes in Euclid, University Heights and Shaker Heights. Sixty years ago he and his father founded the Alex N. Sill Company which became one of the leading public adjustment firms in the country. Bob later became president of the National Association of Public Insurance Adjusters. In addition to his dedication to his business, Bob was a dedicated philanthropist, ORT being his greatest passion. He became president of the Cleveland Chapter and was honored as ORT Man of the Year. He later became ORT’s national president, which subsequently led him to serving on the board of World ORT, representing ORT in the council of Jewish Presidents and meeting several world leaders, including Prime Ministers of Israel, Ariel Sharon and Yitzhak Rabin, Former President Bill Clinton and Secretary Clinton, and along with his wife Eileen attended the annual Chanukah party at the White House with Former President George W. Bush and First Lady Laura Bush. He was a Big Brother and a Life Trustee of Anshe Chesed Fairmount Temple. Bob served on the boards of the Jewish Federation of Cleveland, the Cleveland Jewish News, Mayfield Cemetery, the Cleveland Metro Park Zoo and Stella Maris. In addition, he served on the boards of Bank One and the eastern division of Key Bank. One of his greatest life experiences was serving as the Forman of the Cleveland Grand Jury. He and his wife Eileen traveled the world visiting ORT schools and enjoyed many wonderful cruises together. They spent several winters at their home in Long Boat Key, FL. Bob was a devoted and loving father, grandfather and a caring and generous friend Services will be held Tuesday, JUNE 19 AT 12 NOON at THE ANSHE CHESED FAIRMOUNT TEMPLE 23737 Fairmount Blvd. Beachwood, OH. Interment Mayfield Cemetery. Family will receive friends FOLLOWING SERVICES AND INTERMENT AT BEECHMONT COUNTRY CLUB 29600 Chagrin Blvd. Orange, OH. TUESDAY FOLLOWING SERVICES UNTIL 8 PM., WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY THE FAMILY WILL RECIEVE AT THE THREE VILLAGE RECEPTION ROOM 5150 THREE VILLAGE DR. LYNDHURST, OH. 2 PM-4 PM & 7PM-9 PM. In lieu of flowers, friends who wish may contribute to ORT or Anshe Chesed Fairmount Temple
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