I was a grammar school friend of Bob's and enjoyed very much renewing our acquaintance at the 50th reunion. My condolences to his family on the loss of a very nice man.
Posted by: Ernie Levine Chicago, IL - friend   Jan 25, 2010

I still remember the day during our New Trier Reunion when Bob and I went back to Woodlawn Avenue and visited the house that we had both grown up in at different times. What a thrill for both of us when we saw the current owner outside and she invited us in to look around the house. Bob remembered everything and delighted in the memories--as did I. It wasn't hard to remember, as not much had changed, including the grasscloth wallpaper! I will always think of Bob with fondness. So sorry for your loss.
Posted by: Phyllis Koch-Sheras Charlottesville, VA - high school friend   Jan 22, 2010

I counted myself among Bob's friends in our grade-school days, probably starting around 1950, and then felt so fortunate to be with Bob again at our middle school reunion in 2008. He was just as nice, at the core of his being, in 2008 as he was nearly sixty years before. My sincere condolences to Bob's family; we will all miss a very special person.
Posted by: Michael Abram New York, NY - Friend   Jan 22, 2010

I too became reacquainted with Bob at our 50th grade school reunion, and also previously at some high school reunions. Our shared love of education was a common interest that linked us. I'm sorry I didn't have a chance to know him better, and I'm pleased to read of all the good he did and the obvious love of life he carried to the end. My condolences to Bob's family and loved ones.
Posted by: Bill Moninger Boulder, CO - friend   Jan 22, 2010

Bob and I grew up living down the street from each other in Glencoe from our shared time in the early grades at South School through high school. We lost contact somewhere in mid college, but had the pleasure of reacquaintance at our 50th reunion from Central School. It is sad to hear of the loss of yet another part of our net of shared memories of over sixty years.
Posted by: Ken Rubinson Bethesda, MD - Classmate   Jan 21, 2010

Family and Friends, Bob and I were friends growing up and attending Central School in Glencoe, Ill. We lost track of each other over the years, but renewed our friendship at that school's 50th reunion 15 months ago. It was like we picked up right where we left off. Just received word of his passing through a fellow classmate, and wanted to let you know of yet another life that he touched. I am richer and better for having known him. Fondly, Tom Calhoun
Posted by: Tom Calhoun Aiken, SC, SC - grade school friend   Jan 21, 2010

Bob was a grade school friend from Glencoe, IL. We got reacquainted at our 50th middle school reunion in September 2008. We talked about getting together someday as we lived only 3 hours apart. I am so sorry we never got the chance to do that; he was such a nice, kind man. I will miss him. My sympathy goes out to his family and friends.
Posted by: Karen Harmon Waynesville, NC - Friend   Jan 21, 2010

My deepest sympathies to the family and friends. I had the good fortune of being with Bob at the 50th Central School reunion in Glencoe.
Posted by: Scott Blech Austin, TX - classmate   Jan 21, 2010

Jim and I went to Central School in Glencoe with Bob and had a wonderful time getting to reknow each other at our 50th reunion in 2008. Our heartfelt condolences to all the family members. We will always remember fondly Bob's heart, brain and love of life. Joanne & Jim Steinback
Posted by: Joanne & Jim Steinback Northfield, IL - Friend   Jan 21, 2010

So sorry to hear about Bob's passing. We were classmates at Central School in Glencoe. I'm so glad I had a chance to touch base with him at our reunion this summer.
Posted by: STEVE DAVIDSON Chicago, IL - classmate   Jan 21, 2010