Background
Blumthal, Robert James was born on June 16, 1950 in Oak Park, Illinois, United States. Son of Walter John and Rosemary Norine (O'Keefe) Blumthal.
Blumthal, Robert James was born on June 16, 1950 in Oak Park, Illinois, United States. Son of Walter John and Rosemary Norine (O'Keefe) Blumthal.
Bachelor, Loyola University, Chicago, 1972; Bachelor of Science cum laude, Northeastern Illinois University, Chicago, 1976; OD, Illinois College Optometry, Chicago, 1981.
Optometrist, Chittick Optometric Center, Paris, Illinois, 1981-1985; optometrist, Bard Optical, Peoria, Illinois, 1985-1987; optometrist, Doctor R.J. Blumthal & Associations, Peoria, 1987-1994; private practice,, Charleston, Illinois, 1994-1996; private practice,, Springfield, Illinois, since 1997.
Volunteer optometrist Heartland Clinic, Peoria, 1992-1994. Member Paris Union School District 95 School Board, 1983-1985. Member American Optometric Association, Illinois Optometric Association, Eastern Illinois OptometricSoc., Illinois Valley Optometric Society (secretary 1993-1994), Charleston Chamber of Commerce, Kiwanis, Gold Key.
Married Debra Louise Rhodes, March 5, 1983. Children by previous marriage: Matthew, Monica, Marc. 1 child by present marriage, Christina.