Robert Dennis Hawk, 79, of Munster, passed away Thursday, February 1, 2018, at the Community Hospital, Munster. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Kathleen (nee Knapp). He is the loving father of Robert (Maura) and Heather; cherished grandfather of Robert Kilfeather, Finley Marie, and Keira Kate; dear brother-in-law of Cecelia Smith; proud uncle of Lisa (Daniel Acevedo), Jennifer (Christoper) Anton, Susan (Chris) Gajewski, John (Linda) Hawk III, Sean Hawk, Shane Hawk, Sheila (Thomas) Moshetti, and Shann Hawk; proud great uncle to Amanda Cote and Sarah Cote. He was preceded in death by his father, John R. Hawk, his mother, Bertha G. Hawk, brother, John Hawk II, sister-in-law, Virginia Hawk, and brother-in-law, Homer Smith.A Visitation will be held at the Kish Funeral Home, 10000 Calumet Ave., Munster, IN 46321, on Fri-day, February 9, 2018 between 2:00 Р8:00 p.m. A Mass will be offered at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, February 10 at Our Lady of Grace Church, 3025 Highway Ave., Highland, IN 46322 with Father Edward Moszur officiating. There will be a viewing, before the Mass, from 10:00 Р10:30 a.m. Interment will be private.Robert Dennis Hawk was born February 25, 1938 to John and Bertha (Kmecza) and was a lifelong resident of Munster. He was a graduate of Hammond High School and twice served in the U.S. Army, utilizing the GI Bill to provide himself with higher education. Robert graduated from college and law school from Indiana University. He was an accomplished attorney and loyal member of Spangler, Jennings & Dougherty, P.C. for 50 years, where he practiced law with his son, Robert, Jr., for over 20 years. During the course of his professional career, Robert litigated and tried many cases to jury. He found it particularly rewarding to represent, Virgil Motley and Simeon Colquitt, two high-ranking Gary Police officers whom were the subject of a series of CBS broadcasts, which inaccurately reported they were confiscating and reselling drugs and guns. Hawk was successful in obtaining a significant settlement on behalf of Motley and Colquitt, with the settlement reported in the New York Times. Robert was devoted to his family, and a constant and adoring companion of his wife, Kathleen. He was an avid reader. He enjoyed traveling to watch his daughter, Heather, a former New York City Ballet member, perform in New York City, and throughout the United States. He enjoyed traveling to watch his granddaughter, Finley, compete in ice skating competitions throughout the country. Robert was a Chicago Blackhawks’ season ticket holder, who looked forward to attending games with his granddaughter, Keira, also an ardent fan. He treasured any time spent with his grandson, Bobby. Robert Hawk lived life well and will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Robert’s name, to Innovations In Learning for the benefit of individuals with Autism. www.innovationinslearning.net