Robert Charles McDonald
84 years of age, of Highland, Indiana passed away at home on Friday, September 11th surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his wife Janet McDonald (nee Sedlak), 4 children: Nancy Zondor (Dave Brazil), Diane Fischer (Aaron), Rob McDonald (Carlmel) and Terry McDonald (Jennifer), 8 grandchildren: Colin, Caitlin, Evan, Michael Zondor; Tatem and Ford Fischer; Lindsey and Sean McDonald; sisters in law : Ruth Kerger, Anita McCord and Carol Sedlak; brother in law Robert McCord; many nieces and nephews. Robert is preceded in death by daughter, Karen McDonald; parents: Andrew and Elizabeth McDonald; siblings: Andrew McDonald, Patricia Janott and Madelyn Crosariol; brothers-in-law: Matt Kerger and Bill Sedlak; nieces and nephew: Joanie Janott, Margie Kolwicz, Michelle McCord Davis, Kendrick Hubele, and Jeff Houchin.
He was born in Steubenville, OH, grew up in Hammond, IN graduating from Hammond High School ('50) where he excelled in sports highlighted by a state best long jump of 21'-11". He enlisted in the U.S. Navy ('52-'56) during the Korean War and was stationed in San Diego and Guam serving the troops as a dental technician. In off hours, he was a member of the Navy basketball and track teams. Worth noting, Robert's parents emigrated from Scotland in 1921; at the age of 80 his Scottish pride drove him to finally visit their homeland. Robert was a retired real estate agent of 36 years and found joy in helping others find a good home. He was previously employed in Finance at Inland Steel and Keen Foundry. He was a parishioner of Our Lady of Grace Church in Highland. Bob had a passion for running, was an original member of the Calumet Region Striders and loved to talk about the many marathons and road races he competed in over the years. Bob is most proud of his caring wife, his children and grandchildren especially when watching them from the sidelines of their sporting events. He also loved the fine delicacies of Schoop's hamburgers (Munster) and French silk pie.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, September 16, 2015 DIRECTLY at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church, 3025 Highway Ave., Highland, IN 46322 with Fr. Dennis Blaney officiating. Friends may visit with the family at the church from 10:00 a.m. until time of service. Robert will be laid to rest after service at Elmwood Cemetery in Hammond, IN. A visitation will be held on Tuesday at Solan Pruzin Funeral Home & Crematory, 14 Kennedy Ave. (Corner of Main and Kennedy), Schererville, IN 46375 from 3 till 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Share Foundation, home of grandson Colin Zondor, at www.sharefoundation.org