Sui and Bob were friends of mine for many years when we worked at/for CSC. Bob was always super smart and up on the latest and greatest technology. He was always willing to help and was an amazing entrepreneur! He loved Sui dearly and deeply cared for his children. I don’t remember ever seeing Bob without a smile!
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I remember and miss Bob. I worked with him, software engineer and I a technician. I was fortunate enough to have attended a few rocket launches. And of course Olga’s!! I only wish I’d had kept in touch. Great guy, great memories.
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So sorry to hear about Bob. I interacted with him many times through his Corsham tech business, and he was alway helpful and gracious. He will be missed greatly by the vintage computing community.
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I’m very sorry to hear this. I didn’t know him well (maybe chatted on fB once or twice) but he and my mother, Marilou Rohrer, actually connected through FB since they both had leukemia. My mom would update me occasionally on Bob, but then she passed in 2020. I had been wondering for a while how Bob was doing but hadn’t had an update. I’m very sorry to hear this. I’ll pray for healing for his family. Tough battle Bob. I’m sorry 😞
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I am so very sad to hear of Bob’s passing. He was a fine man, a gentleman. Bob and my son, Bruce, were great friends for many years, from boyhood to manhood, brought together by ham radio! An old poem comes to mind telling of sad family and friends saying goodbye to a loved one who is setting sail to the other side, saying “there he goes”. However, on the other side a group of smiling faces is welcoming the loved one, calling out “here he comes”. That is surely Bruce welcoming Bob. Please hold your beautiful memories of Bob close in your aching hearts. They will bring you comfort and smiles.
With sympathy, Bruce’s mom,
Jeanette Draper, New Castle, DE
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Bob was a very sweet man who always had a smile. He will be sadly missed by his UPS Store Family
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I met Bob many years ago when I was a fellow vendor at Vintage Computer Fest East in Wall Twp. , NJ. I was immediately impressed by Bob’s knowledge and pleasant demeanor. He was a great engineer but most importantly a great person. It was a pleasure to have met him. My sincere condolences to the family
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I knew Bob for about 22 years from two different companies we both work for. He was great to talk to about electronics and the things he did at his radio club. He was witty and smart and was not only very helpful when working together as a team on a project but also in life itself. I will miss him.
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I consider myself fortunate to have worked with both Bob and Sui at ASRC. I admired Bob’s passion for family, work, and his many hobbies. As a coworker, Bob was always eager to share his knowledge, and in particular, his expert insights into the bridge between hardware and software. I still rely on the lessons I learned from Bob on processor architectures. He added immediate value to any task he undertook, and comfort to those who tasked him that the job would be done right. I also had the good fortune to travel with Bob to Salt Lake City for a technology conference. He was a great travelling companion!
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I remember having a couple of lengthy detailed conversations with Bob when I was relatively new at the company. I recall, as everyone has already stated, both his energy and his sense of humor. He had lots of neat stories about his adventures with Scouts and I could tell he really had a love for the outdoors. I think I quickly figured out he liked to tinker a bit, too. There was a "joie de vivre" present in Bob that was uncommon to find. I was sad to hear of his illness and was rooting for him to get well again. I was hoping he would be back at work in-person so I could sponge some more from his fun experiences. I am deeply saddened to hear of his passing and truly hope he has found peace. I wish his family happiness in the many memorable moments they hold dear. Bob's spirit lives on through those whose hearts he touched.
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I have Kim Clone #92 which is near and dear to me because it reminds me of Bill Gillespie my late stepfather. He had a Kim-1 computer that he used to control a huge train set that went all the way around the garage back in the 1970s. I was a young teenager and the Kim was way above my head but I remembered the name, then later I discovered its legacy. Thank you so much Bob I really appreciate it. The Kim Clone is a work of art. I played Lunar Lander today in your honor.
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I’ve been waiting to write here because once I did, it would be real. Bob was my unlikely friend, who went from being a jr. & sr. high school pest in my life to a reacquaintance and eventual friend later in life. Weird the way that turned out. To know Bob, you have to know those who loved him most, Sui, Jason and Megan. All people I’m glad I know and I wish I lived closer to. Bob was a fun foil on politics and world issues, I learned from him many things, like how coders leave snarky remarks in their coding. He helped keep me grounded as a journalist, presenting other points of view and asking questions. My husband and I got rare chances to visit with his family. He had passion to learn new things and to share what he knew. We shared sorrow in the loss of our beloved cats. We deserved more conversations. I already miss him.
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I worked with Bob at Checkpoint for a few years. Bob and I were the 'early' crew. It was always a battle to see who would arrive in the office first but Bob always won. He liked to get in early to get situated and because it was so early, we would have time to talk about work, family and life. It was obvious that Bob had a witty yet dry sense of humor which I really appreciated. We emailed a bit when he was first sick and while he realized that his health was the most important thing, he always wanted to see what was going on at work with the projects and people. I was so sorry to hear of his passing and our thoughts are with his family.
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I worked with Bob on several different projects over the years. I always found him to be very thorough and methodical in his approach to developing firmware. He also had a wry sense of humor and had this way of smiling even when he was frustrated 😂. What I appreciated most about him was his love for coding. Even when he was ill, he still wanted to do the work. You will be missed, Bob. My sincere condolences to his entire family ❤️🩹.
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Bob was inspiring and encouraging to fellow retro computing enthusiasts. I met Bob through his CorshamTech company and Vintage Computing Federation events. Whether sharing code, anecdotes, or antique schematics with him, his generosity and passion for helping others always came through.
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I first met Bob in an engineering lab, he was curious, and kind and patient... I could tell right away that not only was he extremely intelligent but he had empathy and understanding so that others were better by being around him.
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Bob was a great guy, will miss him.
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I've known Bob ("Bobby") since kindergarten. I remember going to the farm and seeing his model trains running around the basement. I thought he was so brilliant then because my father also did model trains, but Bobby was FIVE! I also remember years later hanging out there with Dean Guse, Gene Nordland and Bob. Bob had just shown us the very first video game I ever saw ("Pong"). I was amazed. Bobby was always so clever, but over the decades I also got to experience how thoughtful and appreciative he was of living, his family, and learning about the world through travel. Truly a well-spent life.
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I’m at a loss for words. I will miss you my friend!
Please accept our (Cindi and Roy) warmest condolences.
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I am sorry to hear about Bob. He was a very kind and gentle man. I’ll always remember the great boy scout trips with our sons and other family members. We will never forget you Bob. Ellen and Jim Sterbenz
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