Robert W. Putnam Sr.

Hey Dad,
In just two days it will have been a year since you have been here with me. I never thought I would make it. There is so much I want to share with you, ask you, hear from you. I need your advice and help. I wish so much that you could have seen all that happened with the Real Men Read program I told you about. It was such a huge hit. You would have really gotten a kick out of it.
I think of you every single day. I sure wish I could believe in Heaven and all that so that I would KNOW that I would be with you again...
I'm so glad you never suffered, but it's been hard on us to have lost you all at once. I hear it will get easier. I'm looking forward to that.
Oh, and Dad, we took care of you and Mom, just like you told me to. Hope you are enjoying your new digs.
By the way, I'm working hard at the family tradition. Well, here's to you, Dad, Skol!

It's been almost a year..So many times I've thought. "I have to tell Bob, or I need to call Bob, or I wake up thinking you're going to have coffee made for me, you'll sitting reading your paper.. then reality...Time passes and life goes on, but my heart still aches, the tears still fill my eyes......Forgotten... Never.. You're forever in my mind and in my heart... Our memories, I hold dear. You'll always be my best friend, my companion, my soul mate,my "Prince
Charming"... my husband .. the one I will love forever. Forever.. Karla

Dear Susan and the rest of the family,
I was so sad to learn of your loss. Keeping the memories alive will keep him in your hearts so you will never be without him.
God Bless you all,
Nicolette

I never knew MR. Putnam SR. But I have been blessed to get to know his daughter Susan. My heart goes out to her & her family at this very difficult time.
God Bless you all
Monica Houglum

Susan, I know how devastated you were when you'd found out that you'd lost your father. My prayers have been there with you from the first moment I heard of his passing. Although I only have had the pleasure of meeting a few of your family members, my heart and prayers go out to each and every one of you. Your dad and grandpa sounds like he was much loved and very special to so many! I enjoyed reading about him in this guest book!
May God give you peace and wisdom and understanding as you deal with this sudden sorrow.... I'm so sorry.

To Karla and Bobs family,

What fun he was at Red Mtn. playing gin. We always had a good time when Bob was around. He won't be forgotten.

Tom & Barb

I cannot yet absorb the reality that my father is forever gone from me. It never seemed possible that he could leave, never.

His presence was so large; his thoughts always involved in the welfare of his children and grandchildren and great-grandchildren and his beloved Karla, and her children and grandchildren: to be without his ever caring and watchful gaze is still quite unbelievable. He gifted me with 68 years of love.

His humor and caring are bright in my mind yesterday and today, and I can share one instance of card playing he had fun with... as he knew I could rarely beat Karla at "Spite and Malice" because I made mistakes, he rigged the deck one night so that I had all the high cards. I had such a great time winning, I didn't notice Dad strolling around the kitchen as I thrilled to my win, asking me how I was doing, and when we found him out, we all had a great laugh. He was very funny .... it was the only time I won a big one and I enjoyed it even more because of his joke.

Susan Kirkham, his eldest daughter

Those that are bigger than life never die. My most sincere condolences for you, Susan, and your family. May the stories and laughter forever enrich you.
Linda Vanden Brook

Bob was a treasure that gave to all who knew him. When you work with someone for 35 years, you really get to know them inside & out. He was solid GOLD thru & thru. We will miss our lunches at Cave Creek. Sorry to have missed Meisters. Love to all.
Whitney & Roxy. Surprise, Az.

To the "girls" -- Susan, Sally and Tori, the ones in the family that I know the best -- especially my good friend, Susan -- my deepest sympathy to you all and to the rest of the family on this great loss. I know he will be missed every day.

When my father was seated at a table, I always wanted to be the one seated beside him. We all did. He was the one who made me feel safe in the world and loved. His wife, Karla embraced us all and gave us fantastic times with Dad. In fact, Dad's gift to us is Karla ,now that he is gone. I loved you so Dad!

My father was one of a kind. He was my best friend. No more fun man to party with! No better stories (although I did get to hear a few of them repeated once or ten times).

My heart goes out to his loving wife (and my great friend) Karla who reintroduced me to my dad a few years back. it made all the difference. At least we have Karla to continue on with. (I'll remind her of some of those old stories just to keep her fresh!)

Thanks to all who visited with us at the "Irish Wake" today. He would have absolutely LOVED to have joined all of us.

To The Putnam Family---I was so sorry to hear tonight of Bob's passing. I have such fond memories of Bob, as he and my dad, John Arouni, had so many great times together. They hunted, shot trap, and fished together often. And they played gin rummy for hours at a time. What a kind and generous gentleman... I'll keep you all in my thoughts during this difficult tiime.

I didn't know Robert, but knew some about him through his daughter, and my good friend Susan. So sorry for your loss, words don't really help at these times, but I will be thinking of all the family Susan has spoken so well of.

I am so sorry to learn of Bob's passing. He was a wonderful 'old friend' of our family's and will truly be missed. He and my Father, Walter Broich, hunted together often long ago. I was lucky enough to visit with Bob many times this past summer at Breezy Point, MN. My deepest sympathy goes to his family.

My grandpa was a great man. I always felt important walking into Wourm Chemical and being able to say I was his granddaughter. After hearing from others, I realized I wasn't the only one who he made feel important. I have my grandpa to thank for so many of the opportunities I've had in my life. I'll think of him whenever I see elephants, Alaska, oatmeal and non-fiction war books, forever. Thank you so much Grandpa. I love you and I miss you already.

My most sincere condolences. It was always a pleasure to do business with his company.

Bob will be in my heart forever !!! He was my husband, my best friend, my soul mate. No words can express how I admired, respected and loved him. He was a man of integrety.... I will love him forever !!! Karla "Darl'in"

I wish the family strength as you cope with Bob's loss. Bob was amongst the most modest, calm and fair men I have had the pleasure to know.
My Condolences,
Kai Sorlien

Thanks to everyone for their thoughts and kind words for dad. Everyone's father is special, but R. W. was more than that. Dad was a generous, kind, charismatic person that many came to love. He knew how to treat people and make everyone feel important. He treated everyone, from the warehouse guys to the president of 3M the very same way. I try hard to be the way dad was with people. I feel lucky to have taken lessons from the best.

I am sorry to hear about the loss of your husband, father, grandfather. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Bob, I will miss seeing your smiling face as I have over the years at the gun clubs in Arizona during the winter chain ... Your Still my "IDOL" and its truly sad to see you go ... Rest in Peace ... Bill Tiedje (YAC) ...

John & Ruth,
You may not remember me but I worked for you long ago at Worum. I know that your father was a strong, inspirational leader in your family and will be missed. My thoughts and prayers.
Sandi (Ferber) Haram

Hi Tori, Tommy, Jessie, and Josh,
We are so sorry for your loss. Losing someone you love so much is very hard. Know that we are here for you, and we love you much. Don't shut out your friends. Keep your dad/grandpa's stories alive and the wonderful memories you cherish. Just knowing you all, I know that he was a wonderful person. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Our love the Snodie's
Jami, Stacey and Josh

I knew RW from the time we were kids on Laurel Ave. When I bought the house on Eleanor I mentioned trapshooting and that's how Bob got his start. All the memories of our lives together could fill a book. Hey Karla and all you Putnam kids - I still love you!
Uncle Butch

Karla - My thoughts are with you thru this difficult time. Be strong and take care of yourself and remember I am here if you need anything.

Tori, Sally, Susan and families,
I'm so sorry for your loss and know how hard this must be for all of you. Your Dad was a great guy and I'm so glad I had the privilege of knowing him. He was always so nice to me when Tori and I were kids and spent so much time together. I know your memories will help you through this. Lots of love,

Sally, Susan, Tori and Families,

We are so sorry to here about the loss of your dad, grandfather. We're thinking of all of you and hold you all in our thoughts with a big hug.

Dear Sally, Tori, Susan, and family,
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your father. I hope you take time to grieve and miss him in the coming days. Your memories will bring you comfort as you make your way through the grief. I'm sorry I won't be able to make it to the celebration, but I will be thinking of all of you. Take care of yourselves!
Love,
Jenny Ajsenberg (Espiritu)

Grandpa was a special person. He will be greatly missed. I feel fortunate to have had him in my life. I am grateful that I had many experiences with him in the last few years that I can cherish and always remember. We miss him already.

Bobs family, We will miss Bob tremendously. He was one of the finest gentleman I have ever known. I will miss the gin games in Az. this winter. God bless all you. Charlie-Carol Hartwig

I only know Robert through the kind & loving words & actions of his son John & daughter in-law Ruth.
He must of been a great man. A man that will live in loving memory because of people like this. People who took all the goodness in Robert & use it in their everyday lives. I am saddened that such a man is gone....but yet through all that have known him, his goodness lives on. Even though Robert & I never met...I feel as if we have through others.
My heart felt condolences to all of his family & friends...and people like me who knew a great man only by the loving words & actions of others...he left them a precious gift to be shared by everyone. I thank him for that.
Mary