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Bill Iseminger
March 13, 2022
Difficult to believe it has been 10 years as my memories of Bob are still fresh, from first meeting him while excavating at Dickson Mounds in 1967, through his research and field schools at Cahokia Mounds in the mid-1970s, and his writing and presentations at conferences--always with keen insights that influenced all of us. Below is a photo on top of Monks Mound May 10, 1994, for an observation of the annular eclipse with Bob, center by tripod, and his childhood friend and lifelong colleague, Warren Wittry, far right.
Alice Azure
April 15, 2012
I will always cherish the wonderful introduction Dr. Hall wrote for my book of poetry about Cahokia Mounds--Games of Transformation. More so, I hold dear his mind-boggling work, An Archaeology of the Soul. How fortunate Indian Country (and the rest of America) is to have had such a scholar speak for us.
Jim Knight
March 23, 2012
I will miss Bob a great deal. He was bright, funny, unpredictable, and a fine friend besides. My deepest condolences to Barbara and the family.
Johann Sawyer
March 23, 2012
Bob was a wonderful soul, a gentleman and a scholar. In the brief time I knew him, he taught me so much. It was a privilege and honor to know him. My deepest sympathies.
Alex Barker
March 23, 2012
Bob was a gentle man and a gentleman, a good scholar and better friend, and I feel very privileged to have known him. I am so deeply sorry for your loss.
The Cwik family, Ed, Dawn, Sarah and Matthew
March 22, 2012
Martha and Pete, we are so sorry for your loss. Please accept all our prayers and sympathies.
March 22, 2012
I am so sorry to hear of Bob's death. A great archaeologist and a friend. My sympathy, Barbara and family.
Margaret K. Brown
UIC Field School circa 1972
Robert Hall
March 22, 2012
Lisa Stringer
March 22, 2012
Dr. Hall was wonderful teacher and true scholar. He was always willing to help a student or share an idea or thought. It was a privilege to be one of his students at the University of Illinois at Chicago.
My deepest sympathy to his family. May wonderful memories help you through this time of sadness.
Eloise Gadus
March 22, 2012
Dr. Hall is now following the starry path to the afterlife. His fine life's work has prepared the way.
Len Stelle
March 22, 2012
I only knew Bob for maybe twenty five years, I wish that it could have been longer. A nimble, witty person whose presence was always most pleasant. The intellectual depth and complexities of his mind always left me asking him to teach me more. The archaeology of Illinois is diminished by this loss of a giant of his generation.
Kurt Sampson
March 21, 2012
Robert was one of the Most influential archeologists of the 20th century in North America and especially in Wisconsin and the upper Midwest. His numerous contributions to archeology are great in number. One of my all time favorites is his classic book: An Archeology of the Soul...he influences my career and thinking about the world to this day...and I had the pleasure of meeting and speaking with him on many occasions. He was always quick with great advice and knowledgeable beyond belief. One of the true greats.
Duane Esarey
March 21, 2012
Bob broadened the horizons of every archaeologist who knew him.
Jennifer Blitz
March 21, 2012
Dr. Hall was such a wonderful teacher; kind, thoughtful and the memory of a steel trap. He would amaze all of the students and profs with his unbelievable recollection of trivia and tidbits that he read in one paragraph, in one book, 10 years before.He always had a smile on his face, a hearty laugh, and never an unkind word about anyone.
They broke the mold when they made Dr. Hall. My deepest sympathies to the family.
George Sabo III
March 21, 2012
Bob was a truly inspirational personal. He will live on in our memories.
Katie Rudolph
March 21, 2012
The field has lost an intelligent mind and a beautiful soul. Thank you Bob for your contribution. You will be appreciated and remembered for many, many generations to come.
Thomas Loebel
March 21, 2012
Bob's legacy lives on in the many lives he touched, the students he taught and inspired, as well as the colleagues he informed. I will miss his kind manner, sharp wit, and good humor.
Sharron Santure
March 21, 2012
I am so sad to know that Bob is no longer with us. What an amazing mind and kind heart--I will never forget being partnerless at a Cajun dance in New Orleans and Bob graciously got up and danced with me--what a gentlemen. My heart goes out to Barbara and the girls.
Timothy Baumann
March 21, 2012
The staff of Indiana University's Glenn A. Black Laboratory of Archaeology sends its condolences to Dr. Hall's family and friends. He was both a great scholar and colleague. He will be missed at the annual meetings, but his research and the students he influenced will last for generations.
Thomas Emerson
March 21, 2012
Bob truly was a gentlemen and a scholar - his brilliance, his kindness, and his continual good humor will be sorely missed by those of us who had the privilege of knowing him. Our sincere condolences to Barbara and all his family from the staff of the Illinois State Archaeological Survey.
Bil Iseminger
March 21, 2012
We have lost a briliant mind with keen insights that had a great impact on our profession. Bob's kind heart, gentle soul and unique wit will long be remembered and I was glad to have him as a friend and colleague. My condolences to Barbara and his family.
Vergil Noble
March 21, 2012
I have many fond memories of long and animated conversations with Bob at meetings over the years, and I will miss his interesting insights into the past. My sincere condolences to his family.
Karen Atwell
March 21, 2012
My deepest sympathies to Bob's family. He will be greatly missed. He touched the lives of many people throughout the years, and his influence will continue on.
Glen Freimuth
March 21, 2012
My condolences to Bob's family. He was a great man, an excellent archaeologist, and an exceptional colleague. He will be greatly missed by all.
Mark Lynott
March 21, 2012
The staff of the Midwest Archeological Center, National Park Service offer their sincere condolences to Bob's family and friends. Bob was a great person and a fine archeologist. He was an RBS archeologist and a good friend to the Center. He will be missed.
ann early
March 21, 2012
My deepest sympathies to Bob's family, and to his host of colleagues and former students. Any conversation with Bob left me inspired and uplifted. I will miss him.
Charles Markman
March 21, 2012
Sad news indeed. Deepest condolences to the Hall family. I will always remember Bob as a good human being and as a generous, helpful, and stimulating colleague.
Rochelle Lurie
March 21, 2012
My condolences to all of Bob's family and to his many good friends. His influence on so many archaeologist was and still is profound. I will miss his helpfulness, enthusiasm and good will.
Brian Adams
March 21, 2012
Condolences to the Hall family. Dr. Hall was an incredible scholar with a great sense of humor. He made field school a unique experience for many of us. We will all miss him.
Joe Tiffany
March 20, 2012
It is with deep sadness that I learned of Bob's passing. He was a good man and had a profound influence on my career in archaeology. My condolences.
jane fenton
March 20, 2012
My heart goes out to an amazing family today. Your dad's legacy is widespread, profound and meaningful.
Diana Smith Wright
March 19, 2012
My prayers are with the Hall family at this time. Bob was an amazing person!
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