In Memoriam: Trustee Emeritus Robert K. Wilmouth | News | Notre Dame News | University of Notre Dame Skip To Content Skip To Navigation Skip To Search University of Notre Dame Notre Dame News Experts ND in the News Subscribe About Us Home Contact Search Menu Home › News › In Memoriam: Trustee Emeritus Robert K. Wilmouth In Memoriam: Trustee Emeritus Robert K. Wilmouth Published: September 19, 2017 Author: Dennis Brown Candles in the Grotto Robert K. Wilmouth, an emeritus member of the University of Notre Dame’s Board of Trustees, died Sept. 14 (Thursday). He was 88. “Bob served on our Board of Trustees for more than 40 years, providing invaluable advice on many matters, but especially with respect to our financial foundation,” said Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C., the University’s president. “His friendship, generosity and love for Notre Dame will never be forgotten. Our prayers are with his family and friends.” Wilmouth earned a master’s degree from Notre Dame after completing his undergraduate studies at the College of the Holy Cross. He began a 27-year career in the banking industry in 1950 with First National Bank of Chicago, where he moved through the management ranks to executive vice president and, in 1973, director. Wilmouth went on to found the National Futures Association, where he served as president and CEO. He also served as president and CEO of the Chicago Board of Trade, president and director of Crocker National Bank in San Francisco and chairman of the board of LaSalle Bank.  A member of the Notre Dame Board since 1975, Wilmouth received an honorary degree from the University in 1984 and served as chairman of its Badin Guild from 1992 to 1999. His gift established the Wilmouth Library Endowment, and he provided funding for a variety of other University initiatives. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ellen, and is survived by four sons, a daughter and seven grandchildren. His children all are Notre Dame graduates. Visitation will take place from 4 to 9 p.m. Sept. 21 (Thursday) at Smith-Corcoran Funeral Home, 185 E. Northwest Highway, Palatine, Illinois. It will continue from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Sept. 22 (Friday), followed at 10 a.m. by a funeral Mass at St. Theresa Catholic Church, 455 N. Benton St., Palatine. Posted In: University News Home Experts ND in the News Subscribe About Us Related October 03, 2022 Congresswoman Liz Cheney to speak at Notre Dame on the future of democracy September 22, 2022 In memoriam: Rev. Richard Warner, C.S.C., longtime leader for Notre Dame, Congregation of Holy Cross September 22, 2022 ND Forum keynote event to feature Emmy Award-winning actors in Theater of War Productions’ presentation of ‘The Suppliants’ in Notre Dame Stadium September 21, 2022 In annual address to faculty, Father Jenkins outlines campus-wide vision for elevating excellence September 15, 2022 Lilly Endowment Inc. grant helps to expand Notre Dame pre-college programs for Hoosier high school students For the Media Contact Office of Public Affairs and Communications Notre Dame News 500 Grace Hall Notre Dame, IN 46556 USA Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Pinterest © 2022 University of Notre Dame Search Mobile App News Events Visit Accessibility Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube LinkedIn