Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
ROBERT SEIDMAN Obituary
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for ROBERT SEIDMAN
3 Entries
June 8, 2017
My wife and I had been in China for three years, and I was not aware of Bob's passing until I visited Leiden University last week and heard the news. I found there a student using a framework from Bob and Ann to assess "fit for purpose" land administration. And I presented a paper on land tenure dualism in China that contained seeds planted by Bob and Ann when I studied under Bob at UW-Madison in the 1970's.
Bob planted many such seeds. He was a stimulating and challenging teacher, and brought a rigor to law and development that had often been lacking in earlier discussions. He was a good listener, which cannot be said for many such intellectual powerhouses. I was very fortunate to have had to opportunity to study with him and the other faculty members who formed a penumbra around the Land Tenure Center.
His passing is a great loss but he leave behind a remarkable body of insightful work. Thanks, Bob, and my fond regards to Ann and the family.
John Bruce
MAJID SHUNNAG
February 16, 2017
I just learned of the death of a great man whom I have never met but exchanged emails and spoke few times with him. He was a very kind and helpful professor yet down to earth and humble. I came to know him thru my studies in Human Rights Law. May the creator rest his soul in peace and endow him with highest degrees in heaven. He was a man of good deeds. I am sure every person who came to know him will miss him but his legend will outlive all of the people who knew him. Hence, our prayers to the Creator to rest his soul in peace and to endow patience to all members of his family and friends.
Majid Shunnag,
Human Rights Lawyer,
Jordan,
[email protected]
April 8, 2014
He had a way with expressing ideas that still sound in my ears Here's one in paraphrase: "It's like when Ann and I prepare supper. We don't go the the grocery store to get the best ingredients. We open the fridge and the cupboards, and see what we can cook. . . . It's the same with countries. They don't get to start from scratch either, but come with their histories, fears, hopes and land."
Watching Bob and Ann teach together--I first saw their work in Malawi in 1973--was like watching a fast tango. Whirling ideas, a few fast steps, joy in the movement between the two partners.
--Barbara Brown
Showing 1 - 3 of 3 results
Make a Donation
in ROBERT SEIDMAN's name
Memorial Events
for ROBERT SEIDMAN
How to support ROBERT's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor ROBERT SEIDMAN's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
