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Robert Ohnesorge Obituary

ROBERT W. OHNESORGE, a prominent Houston lawyer at Harrison, Bettis, Staff, McFarland & Weems, passed away tragically on Friday, the 1st of August 2008, due to injuries sustained from a motorcycle accident in Houston, Texas. He was 39 years old. Robert Ohnesorge was born on the 21st of April 1969, in San Antonio, Texas. He graduated in 1987 from Samuel Clemens High School in Schertz, Texas. A brilliant legal mind, Robb graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy from Texas Tech University in 1991 and magna cum laude from the University of Houston Law Center in 1996. Among his educational honors and affiliations, Robb was a member of the Order of the Coif and Order of the Barons and a recipient of the Griggs & Harrison Award, the American Jurisprudence Award, the Corpus Juris Secundum Award and the Claude V. Bridges Scholarship in Philosophy. Robb will be remembered as a tenacious and loyal trial attorney to all his clients and colleagues. Admitted to practice in all Texas state and federal courts, Robb represented clients on various intricate and challenging cases. He began his legal career at Liddell, Sapp, Zivley, Hill & LaBoon in the fall of 1996 where he successfully represented numerous Fortune 500 and other noteworthy clients in multiple complex commercial litigation matters. In 1999, Robb co-founded PowerBrief, a web-based legal software company. In 2002, Robb joined the law firm of Harrison, Bettis, Staff, McFarland & Weems, L.L.P., where he later became a partner. He was a member of the Houston Bar Association, American Bar Association and in 2004 chaired the Marketing Committee for the Houston Young Lawyers Association. Due to Robb's leadership, the Texas Young Lawyers Association honored and awarded the Marketing Committee for its outstanding "Committee Fair" project. A former professional tennis player, Robb had a captivating and exciting personal life. He especially enjoyed traveling with friends, throwing and attending parties for any and all occasions, technology and gadgets, playing ping pong, owning and driving performance cars, sitting around telling jokes and riding his motorcycle. He attended Second Baptist Church. Known to his close friends as "Brotha Robb" and "Daddy", he touched the lives of so many people and the loss that will be felt is indescribable. Robb is survived by his parents, Katherine Ohnesorge and Harry Ohnesorge, his brothers, Thad W. Ohnesorge and Fredrick Joseph Ohnesorge, his grandfather, Julius Ramzinski, his Aunt Shirley Huckelba, his nieces and nephews, and his countless friends. Friends are cordially invited to a visitation with the family from five o'clock in the afternoon until seven o'clock in the evening on Thursday, the 7th of August, in the Parlor of Geo. H. Lewis & Sons, 1010 Bering Drive in Houston. A celebration of Life service will commence at seven o'clock in the evening on Thursday, the 7th of August, in the Jasek Chapel of Geo. H. Lewis & Sons. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions in memory of Robert can be directed to the charity of one's choice.

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Published by Houston Chronicle from Aug. 4 to Aug. 6, 2008.

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Mikey

July 30, 2025

It´s that time of year. You are always missed, brother. I will have my buddies do a toast with me...

Katherine Ohnesorge

July 28, 2025

Its time to remember you Robb. Would be great to still have you with us, because we all miss the laughter and You. Still have you with me in spirit. Love Mom.

Molli

July 24, 2025

Been thinking about you a lot over the last 17 years, but this week in particular you have been heavy on my heart and mind. Still have a voicemail saved on my phone from you. Miss you friend.

H

April 23, 2025

Happy birthday my April friend

Katherine Ohnesorge

April 22, 2025

Remembered your Birthday, son. Spent some time in Houston on Sunday. I know you and Thad had a grand reunion. Love you both. Mom

Mikey

April 21, 2025

Happy birthday, brother...

J

August 1, 2024

Missing you but smiling with the flood of memories...all the way back to Spring Break 1988 in South Texas.

JL

August 1, 2024

When this day approaches, it is difficult and bitter sweet with all the flood of emotions that come with the memories. I still keep up with Thad weekly, which is very nice for that connection.
I wonder some of the discussions, laughs and adventures that would have ensued if only... you are missed by many.

Lorie

August 1, 2024

August 2nd woke up wondering why you hadn´t called me back. It was the only time you hadn´t. Always the gent. Miss you, my friend.

HB

July 31, 2024

Thinking of you Robb-O

KLO

July 31, 2024

August 1st.....a day to remember what was taken away from all of us. You would have enjoyed IT all. Miss you son.

H

April 22, 2024

Miss having you on this earth
H

Mikey

April 21, 2024

My brother... it was always so much fun to come to Htown and celebrate your birthday. Miss the good times...

Jill

April 21, 2024

Thinking of you on this beautiful, sunny day in Houston - you´d love it! xo

Katherine Ohnesorge

April 20, 2024

Your birthday is Sunday, and it's been 16 years missing those added numbers. You will be always handsome and 40yrs young. Love.

Katherine Ohnesorge

April 20, 2024

Went to Houston to visit with you son. A lot has changed....Your place is beautiful. Glenwood is brand new and even their Richard Ambrose has retired. Still enjoy the trip, but not sure about the Lexus anymore...... Love you son. Mom

Jill

August 2, 2023

I often wonder what you'd be doing now; after all, you're the coach and I'm not. ;) Miss you! xo

Mikey

July 31, 2023

I´ll never forget that phone call... miss you, brother.

Katherine (mom)

July 29, 2023

You would be 54 and retired......miss you son. Been a while, but always remembered. Love, Mom

H

July 29, 2023

Miss you my friend
Xoxo H

H

April 21, 2023

Happy birthday Rob-O
You should be here to celebrate our 54th. Miss you Mr. Kennedy :)
H

Mikey

April 20, 2023

Thought I would share this with everyone. Miss you, brother. Happy birthday!

Mom

April 20, 2023

Lots of years have gone by (15 maybe) and your memory and face are just as fresh as always. Visited with you on Monday, wanted to send Happy Birthday for you. Love you son!

mom

August 3, 2022

Visited your city last Thurs. Placed "fall" flowers out for you. If you were here I would be complaining...construction everywhere! But, your spot still restful, so glad for that. Love you son. mom

April 20, 2022

Got to visit with your memory in Houston this past week. Always nice to share some times with you and catch up with your city. Things change so fast there and I think you would be loving it. Happy Birthday this Thursday son. Miss your smile, miss You Robb. Mom

Lorie

April 2, 2022

Was at the law firm party with your former counsels tonight. There is still so much love there and I have to think they were inspired by you ( as I was). We strive to be the best and the nicest, yet in comparison to you, we fall a bit short. You taught us kindness and patience dealing with the most difficult among us. You got it and graduated early. Miss you, my friend.

Mikey

August 1, 2021

13 years.... Miss ya brotha!

Heather Bradley

July 30, 2021

Thinking of you Robb

H

M

July 30, 2021

Miss you!

J

July 29, 2021

Thinking of you today ... xoxo ~J

H

April 22, 2021

Happy birthday - wish you were here.

April 21, 2021

You are missed. Happy Birthday....still!

December 26, 2020

This 2020 year is almost over, and I take some time to wonder....what would your thoughts be re: this mess we are having today. I miss those "deep" thought discussions from you,Robb. Another Christmas and another year is passing by, without you. My thoughts are of you today. Watch us all from your safe place.

Melissa

August 2, 2020

Robb,

I only knew for less than a year but you made an imprint in my mind of a kind-hearted and genuine person. Things are a bit different in the world now and not for the better but I know that you are up there looking over your friends and family You are missed.

~Melissa

Alt Coach

August 1, 2020

You are missed every day. Not a day goes by where you don’t cross my mind...all the if only and what ifs. I always see that handsome face and beautiful sweet (and sometimes devilish) smile. I wonder what you’d be doing right now. Always in my heart!

PS. You’re the coach!!

August 1, 2020

Brother... we’re in strange and uncertain times, and I’m a bit lost these days. And at a loss for words. Didn’t get to celebrate your birthday with the guys this year. Miss you, brother. Mikey

H

July 31, 2020

Been thinking about you today
Wish you could be here - i bet you’d have had lots to say about where things are in our world right now
Now would’ve been a great time to buy that island
Love you and miss you my friend
Especially miss that smile
H

July 30, 2020

August 1st, is a sad day to visit with you. You had been to so many places, and enjoyed the profits from all your hard work. And then gone, in a instant. Miss you son, that handsome, smart and interesting man, you had become, in those brief 40 years of life. Love you Robb. Mom

April 22, 2020

Happy birthday my forever young friend. Another Robert who shares your birthday says it best -
He breaks the chains still young
Dispels the hateful shades of treacherous time

H

April 21, 2020

It's your Birthday again, and you are not with us. You are remembered for that happy grin and that will be my visual for this special day. Loved, missed, remembered!

Ivan Srut

March 15, 2020

Ohnesorgey, your affectionate clay-court specialist nickname lives on in my heart. Was listening to one of our favorite songs today, as we discovered all those years ago...Hold On by Triumph...reminded me of you. Still hard to believe you're gone, and that it's going on 12 years already! You were always truly a buddy, and someone I could always count on(even once we got busier with our professional lives). Until our paths cross on the tennis court again, rest in peace my friend. Srutkov

December 31, 2019

It's been more than "the decade" everyone is talking about, and thoughts of you and your times remain. Still young, still handsome and always remembered.

Mikey

August 1, 2019

Man.... 11 years. I can still vividly remember the phone call, dropping my son off at my parent's house, the drive to Houston, all of it. Lots has happened - especially in the last 5-6 years. Wish you were here, brother. Miss you terribly.

Katherine Ohnesorge

July 31, 2019

Another year has gone by, and yet it was like yesterday, that you were with us. Your smile and fun loving face, I can still see. You will always be remembered. The 1st, is still one sad day, but memories of you..... they do live on. Much love.

H

July 29, 2019

Still in my thoughts

April 22, 2019

Happy birthday my April 1969 friend. All of your HS friends are turning 50 without you this year and it just feels wrong.
Missing you and thinking of you my beloved Robert.

April 21, 2019

Just back home from visiting with you today, Robb. Some thoughts, you left us when so young, enthusiastic, confident and so full of life. Now, I wonder what you would be like today, and the conversations we could debate, in 2019.....Today is your birthday, and today you are 50, this was your life set number to retire, I'm still here.....wish you were, too. This day especially, you are missed.

December 22, 2018

Christmas Time is at hand and another Time Robb for Thoughts of You. Ten years now, and I still wonder ...what you would be thinking, and if you would be laughing at some of "the craziness" going on down here now. Miss that smiling face. Miss You....Always!

Shawn Capell

August 1, 2018

Thinking about you today, Rob

Mikey

August 1, 2018

10 years... damn. Brotha, you are still sorely missed. I'll be having a drink in remembrance this evening, hopefully with a friend or two.

August 1, 2018

So glad to Michael for keeping Robb's page open. Always a place to share some thoughts, especially today, and remember,as Robb would say....feel the love. And I still do!!!!

July 29, 2018

Will not be going to Houston this August, will be 10 years. Said you would retire at 50, can't help but wonder, what that party would be like. Smiling thoughts of You always.

April 21, 2018

It's been 10 years now, and I do wonder what you would be thinking Robb! A lot has changed since you have departed. Miss you and your opinions. Thoughts of you at your birthday, always!

December 30, 2017

Another year without you. I still dream about you from time to time - and you always tell me it's ok. I miss you my friend. Wish we'd had more time together.

December 24, 2017

Christmas Eve, bright lites, Christmas Cheer, you loved it all. I light a candle next to your smiling face. Thoughts of you!

H

September 27, 2017

Just had our 30th Clemens reunion. It was fun but there was a hole in my heart that was your absence. I love you and miss you. Love is stronger than death.

Jeanne

August 2, 2017

Always a really rough day...

August 1, 2017

Such a unplanned exit for all. This day is always a reminder of a life that ended way too soon for all left behind. Still see you....always, at your best.

April 23, 2017

So glad to see the day celebrated with all the guys attending....and sharing the love! Happy Times remembered,shared and celebrated.

We all miss you, brother!

Mikey

April 21, 2017

April 21, 2017

Thoughts

April 21, 2017

Thoughts of you, what was and what might have been are never far away. Always in my heart!

April 20, 2017

April 21st will be here soon, a special Day to remember your Birthday Robb. What a party would be planned. Miss the laughter and your beautiful smile. To all those happy Memories.

December 24, 2016

And another year end, Christmas lights......and a tour in Houston to see them. And, again, another reason to remember You. Always.

July 31, 2016

The midnight hour approaches, and still I want more time. Thinking of you.

April 21, 2016

Thinking of You!

Mikey

April 21, 2016

Sigh, another year... so much has happened since you left us my brother. Wish you were still here to see where your journey might have taken you. Love you my man!

April 21, 2016

It's April 21th. and your Birthday. Miss you always, and more so today. Thoughts of you.

December 21, 2015

Always in my heart Robb, and thanks to Michael R. for keeping the Love and these Memories of Robb flowing....just a click away.

December 20, 2015

Thought about you today. It is Christmas week, and I just finished watching a Robb kind of movie. Salt, with Angelina Johle,lots of action. Thoughts of you, Always!

August 1, 2015

Went to Houston Thurs.to visit with you. Seven years today, we will always remember!

J. Ryan

April 21, 2015

Taken at your peak, you are now immortal at your best. I will take to my grave what you confided in me.

H

April 21, 2015

Thinking of you on our birthday month rob o. Wish you were here.

April 20, 2015

Another Birthday....we will miss with you, but the memories of ones we shared will be cause to remember, with a smile, always!

December 15, 2014

NEVER FORGOTTEN, ROBB! You were so far ahead of your time- and taken far too soon. You live on in my memory & work EVERY DAY!

December 14, 2014

The end of another year, and remembering you just like it was yesterday. Always and forever!

April 21, 2014

Love is stronger than death my Rob-O.
Another April birthday without you - it's just not the same. Miss you and love you always.

April 20, 2014

Counting the Birthdays doesn't matter...but memories and your spirit will live on forever. Will never forget you!

March 19, 2014

He breaks the spell, still young, awakes from out this dream of life
and leaves us sleeping -
storm racked, blind, consumed by phantom pale displays of grief

Your Collleagues

February 17, 2014

You are not forgotten, Rob. Never by us.

December 29, 2013

Life does go on! But,our given gift of memories allows us to take some time to pause...and remember someone special during the year.

December 26, 2013

I have now mourned your loss longer than I ever knew you in life. That is the mark of a Great Man.

December 25, 2013

Thinking of Christmas and you. Trying to get that "greater plan" thing into my head still. But,your smile and the laughter, I will remember always!

Steve Ryan

August 2, 2013

YOUR General Counsel is still here with all I learned from you. Thanks for the Eternal Digital Flame, Mr. Richie...

August 1, 2013

Counting the hours, how different all might have been. Gentle rest Robb.

August 1, 2013

Hard to believe it's been 5 years brother... Doesn't seem like it's gotten any easier.

~m

TT

July 17, 2013

Miss you so much...really wanted to talk to YOU so bad today. Somehow you ALWAYS made it okay..

April 23, 2013

Your birthday was hard this year. We all miss and love you.

April 22, 2013

When visiting Houston I still feel your presence. Being around your places, brings a smile now, because I know that you are watching what we all do and I can see you smiling. And that smile, will never be forgotten.

Mikey

April 21, 2013

Happy Birthday, my brotha!

March 7, 2013

Robb's first question when a problem arose was to get everybody involved together, and ask "Where Da Love, Brothas and Sistahs? WHERE IS DA LOVE HERE? By doing this he reminded us that getting along and Divine Love was THE Most Important Thing- and Now *I* do this! PROBLEMS MELT AWAY! THANKS FOR THIS GREAT TEACHING, ROBB!

March 6, 2013

Rodeo season brings back such fond memories... Still miss you every day!

-J

March 5, 2013

YOUR BODY IS GONE BUT YOUR SPIRIT LIVES ON- FOREVER!

m

March 3, 2013

My brother... thinking of you this evening. Wishing you were still with us. Wishing I had you to lean on when I'm so unsure of things. Miss hearing the latest story, seeing the new ride, looking for the new shack, cranking up the "thump".... miss it all. Miss you brotha. Miss you but will never forget you.

Jules

January 10, 2013

Over the years Rob and I had sporadically stayed in contact and for some reason tonight he popped into my head. I had no idea where he was or what he was doing so I googled him and the first entry was his obituary. I had no idea that he was gone. It knocked the air from my lungs. I have so many memories of Rob, Mikey and Donnie from TTU. We had some memorable times hanging out, playing volleyball, the ski trip, and just letting Rob play the devils advocate on everything since his philosophy major dictated it. I'm so so sad that he is no longer here.

Helena Pagola

December 25, 2012

Merry Christmas Robb.

December 24, 2012

Memories of you Robb....Christmas lites in Houston,celebrating the season, and your laughter at it all. Remembering you!

H

April 23, 2012

April birthdays are not nearly as much fun without you to share them with.

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