In Memoriam - Robert O'Keefe

Bob with daughter

It is with sadness that we have learned of the death of Professor Emeritus Robert O'Keefe, a marketing faculty member at DePaul for 40 years until his retirement in 2015, who passed away on Feb. 11.

Dr. O'Keefe taught principles of marketing to generations of business students during his four decades at DePaul. He served as an associate dean and director of DePaul's graduate business school, spearheading the development of the school's weekend and full-time MBA programs. Numerous university committees throughout DePaul also benefited from his active participation.

Dr. O'Keefe was a highly regarded teacher and a prolific researcher who mentored and collaborated with junior faculty members on publications. He won university and business college teaching excellence awards, and, in 2014, the university recognized his scholarly achievements by presenting him with a Spirit of Inquiry Award. Upon his retirement in 2015, DePaul gave O'Keefe its highest honor, the Via Sapientiae Award, to recognize his many contributions to the university

Visitation will be from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 17, followed by a prayer service at 12:30 p.m. at M.J. Seurth Funeral Home, 6754 Northwest Highway in Chicago. For more information and to share memories, please visit https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/name/robert-o'keefe-obituary?pid=195397632

Our condolences go to the O'Keefe family and all those who worked closely with Dr. O'Keefe during his many years at DePaul.  May he rest in peace.


Source: Mission and Ministry email, February 13, 2020
Photo source: Legacy.com, accessed February 13, 2020
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Robert D. O'Keefe PhD , 84, of Park Ridge. Passed away February 11, 2020. Beloved husband of Barbara, nee DeRosa. Loving father of Alison Therese (Paul Jackson) Wechman and Billy (Chrystal) O'Keefe. Proud Oompa of Alexis and Clara; GrandBob to Hayden and Addison. Dear son of the late Alice, nee Moese and the late William O'Keefe. Robert was a brother, uncle, mentor and cherished friend to many. An accomplished Professor Emeritus of Marketing at DePaul University, Chicago, Robert was revered by students and fellow colleagues.

A Memorial Visitation will take place Monday, February 17, 2020 at the M J Suerth Funeral Home, 6754 N. Northwest Hwy., Chicago from 10:30 AM until time of Memorial Service at 12:30 PM. Interment will be private. Memorials may be made in Robert's name to PAWS Chicago at mypawschicago.org. For further information 773-631-1240 or www.suerth.com.

Published in a Chicago Tribune Media Group Publication on Feb. 14, 2020
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Bob O'Keefe as many of the members of the DES remember him.

Source: DePaul Archives, 1980 DePaul Yearbook.