Remembering Bob
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Missing Party Bob
I remember Bob introducing himself to me the first year of law school: “Hi, I’m Party Bob.” How could you not like a guy like that? This is such a loss for us all, and I’m so sorry to hear of his passing.
Submitted by: Neil Quinter
A Note From Salvador Casente
Bob just made Harvard Law School more enjoyable for everyone. His zest for life was a great example for all of us.
Submitted by: Salvador Casente
From Bill Reimus
I feel extremely fortunate that I got the chance to know Bob and work with him over the years. He was a great friend, a tremendous attorney, extremely intelligent, had a great sense of humor and was a pleasure to be around. Bob was also incredibly thoughtful, generous and did so much to help the community. He will be deeply missed.
Submitted by: Bill Reimus
A Note From Michelle Schaefers
Dear Carol, Kim and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers every day.
Love,
Mickey
Submitted by: Michelle Schaefers
You will be missed
To Shelley and Family,
On behalf of the John Glenn High School Class of 1980, I would like to truly offer our deepest sympathy to you and yours at this very trying time. I honestly can say the last time I/we saw Bob was at our 30yr class reunion and he was in his element. He was among his childhood friends whom he had grown up with and he was so proud to introduce his wonderful wife to us. Shelley, I hope the photo that I have attached brings you such fond memories as it does for me. Bob’s charisma and zest for life definitely showed up that night. For those who had the opportunity to attend and for those who didn’t, I speak for them when I say he was one of a kind and forever will be missed. Bob we love you and may your wonderful spirit live in each and everyone of us. All the best to the Gerber Family, you are in our prayers.
Submitted by: Kevin J Kozlowski
A Victor Valiant
Bob was a tireless advocate, and a lawyer’s lawyer. He was widely admired in the legal community for his intellect, tenacity, and work ethic. I litigated cases against him, and alongside him, and I enjoyed and learned from both experiences. He was zealous, practical, smart and honest. He valued civility and respect, and he took justifiable pride in his superb work. He loved being a lawyer, and he had many strong relationships within the legal community. He was a strong thread in the fabric of our profession here.
Bob was also a genuinely nice guy and good friend. I enjoyed his quick wit, his down-to-earth sense of humor, and his innately loyal and supportive presence. He was a loyal Michigan man to the core. Most of all, he really loved his wife and kids, and I greatly admired his devotion to his beautiful, blended family. It is such a sad and terrible loss.
Submitted by: Ken Fitzgerald
Friend from childhood
Bob was always so fun and witty. From our times in band when he cut up to our Words for Friend games when he played outragious words and laughed when I did in return. Bob was a real encouragement to me during the difficult times with my health concerns over my health. What an awesome man.
Submitted by: Karen Cross
Bob and friends at the Big House – Mich/Nebraska 2011
Bob’s generosity and capacity for compassion were enormous. From the moment we met at Kim’s graduation from U of M, I was always warmly welcomed in his home. I cannot begin to recount the various holidays and meals he shared with me, even before Kim and I were married.
I recall living in a musty little apartment in San Diego – no stove, no food, no extra money, and not much going for me. Bob appeared late one evening with a new portable electric cooktop, a bag of groceries and a few words of encouragement.
This world is a lesser place without you, Bob. I am a better man for having known you.
Submitted by: John Gouin