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Robert Moeller Obituary
68, of Phoenix, Arizona passed away on August 9th, 2014 at Hospice of Valley Ryan House. Bob in his early career was an attorney for the Federal Government Department of Interior specializing in Bureau of Indian Affairs. At the time of his death, Bob had been the Chief Judge of the Chemehuevi Indian Tribal Court for 15 years and was a Justice on the Appeals Court of the Colorado River Indian Tribes. He was remembered as a blessing to the Chukchansi Indian tribe by the clerk of the court. In addition to his specialization in Indian law, Bob was a Colorado River water rights legal consultant in Arizona and California. Bob graduated from UC Santa Barbara with a Masters in History and a Juris Doctorate from Arizona State University. He is survived by his Sister Margie, 4 nieces and 3 nephews.
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for Robert Moeller
Doug Miller
August 15, 2023
Bob was a wonderful colleague and good friend. I still miss him.
Laura Sherman
August 7, 2017
There is not a single day that goes by without remembering you fondly, Bob, as I have been entrusted to care for your lovely doggie Renquist. We miss you.
Chris
October 22, 2015
Thank you Molly
Molly
May 12, 2015
I have known Bob since 1981, 33 years. We reconnected in 2003 and have had lunch together every month or two since then. I did not find out about his passing until February this year. He reached out to me last July about his illness and I was never able to contact him after that. He was a wonderful person. I always came away from our lunch dates with a smile and a chuckle. We agreed on everything! I miss him very much.
John Cummerford
September 11, 2014
Bob was a delightful guy and a great conversationalist -- ROFTERS will not be the same without him -- we will miss him
Bill Montgomery
September 10, 2014
Bob was a gentle soul and quick wit. I will miss our conversations at ROFTERS. Hey Bob - now you know!
Peter Gentala
September 10, 2014
Bob enjoyed the art of conversation; and his generosity and ample wit made conversing with him fun.
Doug Miller
September 10, 2014
Bob was a wonderful guy, and I very much enjoyed the time I got to spend with him. I had worked with him on a number of occasions over the years when he worked for the Interior Department, but we had just reconnected as friends. I will miss him very much.
Bob Snow
September 4, 2014
Bob was a unique and amazing fellow. No matter the legal, policy or societal issue, Bob brought a new, fresh way of poking holes in the conventional wisdom or standard approach. Loved life, loved to laugh, and a great storyteller. He'll be missed. My deepest condolences to his family.
Bob Brauchli
September 3, 2014
I just now found out today Sept. 3rd,from a mutual friend of Bob's in the BIA's trust dept., that Bob had left us.I knew Bob for many years beginning when he was in the Solicitors Office in Phoenix in the 1980s.We would have many funny conversations about our respective personal lives and of course the many different Indian law issues we were involved in. He was alot of fun personally and intellectually and I missed him when he left DOI for greener pastures. I am sure he is joyfully sailing the Heavens now.
Bob Brauchli
Kathleen Carr
August 27, 2014
Bob, I loved working with you since you were a brilliant and helpful attorney and colleague. You had the biggest heart too. You will be missed.
Pat Lenzi Chief Judge, Cedarville Rancheria
August 25, 2014
Judge Moeller was a very kind and thoughtful man, a professional, and someone whose death leaves the world less bright. I will miss him.
August 22, 2014
Thank you all for your kind words and describing how my Uncle Bob enhanced your lives as he did mine. His intelligent humor and wittiness was always a big hit with the family. I could listen to him for hours. I will miss all of his anecdotes and funny stories.
Mark Schwartz
Amy Heuslein
August 22, 2014
My sincere condolences to his family. I knew Bob when he was the DOI Solicitor for the BIA. We worked together on various projects before he retired. He was very knowledgable of Indian law but also just a great guy. Godspeed Bob.
Bruce Maytubby
August 22, 2014
I remember Bob from get togethers with other work colleague's. What a great sense of humor not to mention tremendous knowledge of Indian law.
August 21, 2014
It is sad to hear about the passing of my friend Judge Moeller a true asset to the court systems he worked for and he will be missed as a member of the California Tribal State Forum.
Richard Blake, Chief Judge
Judge White
August 21, 2014
I considered Judge Moeller a good friend, a colleague and a mentor. He was always offering information, willing to pitch a hand and a very fair and honest judge. He will surely be missed! My deepest condolences to his friends and family.
Robert Clinton
August 21, 2014
Bob was a dedicated judge, a talented lawyer, and a very warm, caring, and decent guy. He will be missed by many inside and outside of Indian country, including myself. May he rest in peace.
Bob sailing
Chris
August 20, 2014
He was a great friend of mine for over 20 years. He was so smart and loved to discuss important things of our times.
He loved sailing and loved to travel. Many many people will miss him as he brought joy into their lives.
god bless you Bob, now you know the answers to many of our questions. I will miss you so much.
August 20, 2014
Bob was a wonderful neighbor for ten years and will be missed by everyone who lived near him. We always had fun watching old movies and listening to the music of the fourty's. I will miss his funny text messages , his humor, and his warm smile.
K C
August 20, 2014
As a neighbor of Bob's for many years, he was genuine and a better neighbor cannot be found. Bob always did more than anyone could ever expect of a neighbor and was always willing to help out a neighbor for any reason. Our world has lost someone very, very special.
August 20, 2014
Bob was one of my best friends. We worked together for many years. He was a genuine raconteur and could tell stories all day log with wit and charm. I am shocked and will miss him.
Linda Ward
August 20, 2014
I've known Bob for 23 years. His love, generosity, intelligence, and humor was exemplary! Our memories will be forever etched in my heart. I will miss my friend...may he rest in peace! Love, Linda
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