I would have no shortage of humorous anecdotes to tell of Bob at meetings, or from conversations at Sama’s over coffee.  I have fond memories of discussing baseball, or any number of wide-ranging topics.  Many of us will remember Bob for his sense of humor and warm nature.  However, I will also remember him for his steadfast commitment to students.  In my world of Athletics, he was a faculty affiliate for the alpine ski team, and also served on Athletic Policy Committee.  We never got the sense that he was serving out of a sense of obligation.  In fact, he had rotated off of the committee, and after returning from a sabbatical learned that we had a particularly onerous schedule during the upcoming year.  He wrote to the administration to volunteer to serve on APC in order to ease our burden and to better serve our students and coaches.  He made a standing offer to pitch in whenever necessary.  His contributions to our work, in support of our students, were significant and something he took very seriously, although he never failed to bring levity to his work.  We will miss you, Bob.  Our sincere and heartfelt condolences to Bob’s family and friends.  Please know that he was loved and respected.

Erin Quinn ‘86
Director of Athletics
Middlebury College