Funeral Details

Robert "Bob" Stanford Rothschild, of Northbrook, Illinois, passed away on March 2nd, 2023. He celebrated his 96th birthday on February 25th, surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband to his wife Judith Rothschild (nee Klein) of 72 years, and loving father to Mark Rothschild, the late David Rothschild, and Elizabeth Rothschild-Krantz (Kevin Krantz); cherished grandfather to Alex Molinaro (Ryan) and Katy Krantz; proud and adoring great-grandfather to Rowan Molinaro. Beloved son of Helen G. Rothschild and Maurice Lowitz; dear brother of the late James M. Lowitz. Bob was a longtime resident of Northbrook, Illinois and a winter resident of Carefree, Arizona. He spent over 50 happy summers in the Northwoods of Wisconsin. Bob was a storyteller at heart, who delighted his family with vivid tales of his childhood and trips shared with his wife. Bob was a dog lover throughout his life, and during his recent illness, his dog, Buttons, never left his side. He was an avid fisherman always looking for that elusive musky. He enjoyed playing tennis and golf with his friends and family. Both he and his wife loved to travel both domestically and internationally. President and CEO of an Illinois manufacturing business; member of the World Presidents Organization (WPO). Founding member of Congregation Hakafa. Lifetime member of the Art Institute of Chicago. Service Monday, 1:00pm at Makom Solel Lakeside, 1301 Clavey Rd., Highland Park. Interment Shalom Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Jewish United Fund, 30 South Wells Street, Room 3134, Chicago, IL 60606 www.juf.org. Arrangements by Chicago Jewish Funerals – Buffalo Grove Chapel, 847.229.8822, www.cjfinfo.com