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Mike Walthall
August 28, 2008
What a great sports friend to the Valley. It is A HUGE LOSS to our area. The Valley was blessed to have Bob and his wife settle here shortly after Vandy. I worked in the same building and he was the type that worked LOTS of hours. loved his job, but most of all he loved his friends! He always got a smile out of me when I was feeling bad, which now I find out was nothing compared to his health. He was a special and strong man beating the odds and not letting it get the best of him. My family will miss him dearly as a friend and a man that had the backbone to stand up for what was RIGHT.
RIP Bob!
Now enjoy heaven with no more suffering. I see you talking to all your friends in heaven, so now we have another star to gaze up and think of ALL the good times! I bet Dad is visiting you as he thought so much of you and our family is grateful for what you did for him as well as all the Baseball HOF members.
God Bless!
Mike Walthall & Family
Sylvan David Lichtenstein
August 27, 2008
Binki,
Please except my prayers for you. It's been many a year since you drove my school bus!!!
Bob is out of pain now and watching over you!
Take care of yourself and know that there are thousands of people supporting you in your loss. A good man will be missed by many!!
Billy Pope
August 26, 2008
Binki,
The Pope family and the Northside Basketball program are thinking about you and praying for you. Both you and Bob have been a special part of my life and my family. In the early years of our relationship Bob was a tough journalist who wanted answers. I knew I had to always be ready when he called. After he retired from the Roanoke Times and called me about being our scorekeeper, I was deeply honored by his request. I will really miss him at the basketball games. He was always a friend and someone I will miss very much.
Sincerely,
Billy Pope
M.D. Ashley
August 26, 2008
I considered that I had made it in Roanoke journalism when Teits put me in the regular rotation of writers covering local high school football. In recent years I proudly grew to call Teits "friend," and I loved to make him laugh at our frequent lunches. We've lost a big bat from our lineup, and the Star City is a little less brighter for it.
Justin Porterfield
August 26, 2008
As a former basketball player, you could always expect a great story the next day from Mr. Teitlebaum. I enjoyed getting to know him over the years as he will be greatly missed.
James Hickenbotham
August 26, 2008
Sports in the Roanoke Valley won't be the same. You will be greatly missed!
Doug and Pat Schirmers
August 25, 2008
Binki, Doug and I were so sorry to hear about Bob'. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May God bless and comfort you.
Jerry English
August 25, 2008
Binky, you are in my prayers. I will always treasure the many conversations with Bob, as a coach at Northside and as a broadcaster with WROV, especially the trips with Jim Carroll at the wheel. He will be missed but never forgotten.
Carol Levy
August 25, 2008
Binky, My prayers are with you at this time. You and Bob have had a special place in my heart. I am honored to have spent the Class Reunion with Bob last April.
Love, Carol Jean Levy, PDS Class of 1957
Bob hartman
August 24, 2008
Teits always cared about people more than sports. It was in his story-telling and his sense of humor that always made me understand his passion for life. We will all miss his zest, zeal and zany baseball stories, but we are all better for having heard them.
Lisa Hodges-Montgomery
August 24, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with the Teitlebaum family. Mr. Teitlebaum was a staple for high school athletics in the Roanoke Valley area. He was always very good to me during my career. He will be missed.
Carey Harveycutter
August 24, 2008
Bob was truly a great friend to me and everyone at the Salem Civic Center. I can only dream of the discussions he is having in heaven with baseballs greats! I will especially miss our Sunday evening supper outings. May God bless you and Binki.
Gail Cosman Patton
August 24, 2008
The Peabody Class of 1957 has lost a special classmate and friend. My sincerest sympathies are sent.
Amanda Barrett
August 24, 2008
I will never forget my time with Teits in the Sports Department of The Roanoke Times. He was lively, brash and funny, but most of all, passionate about high school sports and baseball.
Whenever I would edit his copy, he would say, "Amanda, you can't teach an old dog new tricks."
But the old dog certainly taught this young puppy about dedication to journalism.
Binki, my prayers and my heart are with you.
J Divers
August 23, 2008
Had the good fortune of meeting Bob Teitlebaum at Roanoke College. He was a genuinely nice person and very interesting to talk to. You will be missed by many!
Tim Gearheart
August 23, 2008
When I was a kid Bob would take me to Friday Night football games and let me walk the sidelines with him...what a thrill. My prayers to Binki and the rest of the family. God Bless you all.
Blair Kerkhoff
August 23, 2008
I had just started at the paper and working the pm (afternoon edition) rim when I was instructed to rewrite a paragraph from one of Teits’ game stories. I called him at home to let him know and, let’s just say he didn’t take it well. Five minutes later, Teits called back to apologize and told me he understood I was doing my job. The exhale was audible. He was old school in the best possible way, devoted and professional, and the RT&WN was a better place because of him. RIP.
Bob Adams
August 23, 2008
I enjoyed working with Bob many years at the Times. He was a pro. If there was something he was responsible for, there was no doubt about it getting done -- and on time.
Most of all, I just enjoyed talking sports with him, especially baseball.
RIP Teits you will be missed.
Steve Schuster
August 23, 2008
Binky- you remember few people in your life and Bob was one of them for me. My closest friend in college and one of the great winners in life. Very sad day for me. If there is anything I can do please let me know, it is a short drive from up here in Northern VA.
Chris Gearheart
August 23, 2008
My prayers go out to the family. Every year at Christmas I think of Bob and Binki. As a child that grew up next to them, they would come over on Christmas eve and play bridge with my parents. I always knew they hid our presents at your house and you played until we went to sleep.
Emily Magid
August 23, 2008
I knew Bobby and his family since I was a small girl living in Nashville. I was apprised of his situation about two years ago and have admired his courage and determination throughout this journey.
Please know that I share your sorrow at the passing of this very nice man.
Bobby, Binki, and Buddy
Rodger (Buddy) Cooper Cooper
August 23, 2008
Dear Binki,
I was one of the lucky ones- visiting with you and Bob on your stop over in St. Louis while on your river cruise. I hadn't seen Bob since graduating Vanderbilt, and it was wonderful to have breakfast with you both. Memories of this and other times in Nashville will be cherished.
Please accept my deepest sympathies- my wife Jane joins in. May the love of your many friends and family carry you through your grief.
Jane and Rodger (Buddy) Cooper
Ellisville, Mo.
Helen Smith
August 23, 2008
I hope Bob enjoyed our 50th PDS class reunion last year a much as I did. My thoughts are with you.
Laurie Platt
August 23, 2008
Shirley and myself are so sorry to hear of the passing of Bob. Our thoughts are with you Binki and the family.
Katrina Waugh
August 23, 2008
I first met Bob as a coworker at the Roanoke Times but we became friends jabbering our way through endless innings at Salem Avalanche games. I learned a lot from Bob and he might have learned a little from me. He and Binki were kind enough to invite me into their friendship and I value them both. RIP Teits.
Richard, Sheryl, "little" Bob, & Douglas Cotton
August 22, 2008
Bob beat the odds time and again from the moment he was born; he was told he was living on borrowed time. Well, Bob borrowed 69 years and we were lucky and privileged to be a part of his life. He had become part of our family and will be missed greatly. Thank you for all you brought to our lives Bob.
Brenda King
August 22, 2008
Binki,
I am most sorry for your loss. You two were a special pair. I always enjoyed talking basketball with you both. I appreciate your friendship and will be praying for you in this difficult and lonesome time.
Deneen & Dwayne Evans
August 22, 2008
We will always remember the pride Teitlebaum had when he covered and attended Roanoke College men's bball during the 80's. The Maroon family will miss seeing him in the stands. Deneen and Dwayne Evans
Mary Lee Di Spirito
August 22, 2008
Bob and I were classmates at Peabody Demonstration School. All of us have lost a very special classmate. I have followed Bob's courageous fight with cancer this last year and admired his grit. My sympathy is sent from the heart. Bob will be sorely missed but fondly remembered.
Mary Lee Di Spirito (McCharen)
Tom White
August 22, 2008
First, Teits made me mad.
Then, he made me laugh. Once you got past that pretend growl of his, you realized what a fun guy he was to be around at the Times office. If I ever get to write a newspaper sitcom for TV, Teits will have a role.
To the man who I could never seem to beat in our many years of Rotisserie Baseball, I raise a toast (Yoohoo, of course) and pray you will rest well.
Jim (Gramps) Souders
August 22, 2008
Bob, was a true lover of sports and I remember all of the times we ran into each other when he covered Roanoke College basketball. He will be missed by Roanoke Valley sports fans.
bill brill
August 22, 2008
teits worked for me at the roanoke times for many years. it could have been a tough transition for him from the world-news, but he handled it professionally. I don't think I ever knew anybody who loved baseball as much, but in everything he did, he was always thorough. He handled his many ailments without comment, and not many people ever had to endure everything he did. But he always worked with a smile on his face. Rest well, my old friend.
Howard Bolnick
August 22, 2008
Binki. Being newcomers to Roanoke, I will always remember how welcome you and Bob made Irene and I feel. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Bob will be missed.
Billy Hicks
August 22, 2008
I was sad to hear of Bob's passing. I always enjoyed talking high school sports with him. As a young coach, I learned a lot about the importance of media relations from him. He will be missed by many.
With Sympathy,
Billy Hicks and the Cave Spring Basketball Program
Jeff Gilbert
August 22, 2008
Bob was gracious and helpful to me when I first began working at The Roanoke Times in 1997. I enjoyed getting to know him, and always enjoyed our conversations when I would see him at a Salem Civic Center event, an Avalanche game or anyplace else around the valley. Bob loved sports and loved to talk about them. When I was named sports editor a couple years ago, he was one of the first to congratulate me. Many on our staff maintained a close relationship with Teits after he retired, and we will all miss him.
Ken Handmaker
August 22, 2008
Binki, thanks for the note to Buddy. I am so glad that I got the chance to talk with Bob when I was in Roanoke in the Spring. As before, my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Chris Manning
August 22, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Binki and the family.
The Mannings
kyle shively
August 22, 2008
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Lynn Burke
August 22, 2008
High school sports won't be the same without Bob. I always enjoyed our discussions (and arguments) picking all-state teams and covering preps in general.
Scott, Bonny, Amanda & Nora Winter
August 22, 2008
The Winter Family sends its condolences, for all you have done and continue to do for our community.
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