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Robert Hantla Obituary
Robert "Big Bob" Hantla (89) died on November 10, 2020 in the arms of his loving wife, Sylvia. He was preceded by his son, Dennis. Bob leaves behind two daughters (Shawn & Becky) and son (Jeff). He was a kind, caring, and loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandpa. Bob lived a full life that included playing football in college for Kansas University and professionally in the NFL (San Francisco 49ers) and the CFL (BC Lions and Winnipeg Blue Bombers). He leaves a legacy of a wonderful family, which includes ten grandchildren, eight great grandchildren, and countless friends. He affected many lives while coaching football at Scottsdale Community and Phoenix Colleges. His smile, sense of humor, and love for adventure lives on in our hearts. A celebration of his life will be held in the spring.
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Kelley M. Hogan
March 5, 2023
I just returned to Phoenix and learned of Bob's passing. I remember the many parties at my parent's house with all the coaches and their wives and how fun Bob was. He was fun and funny and always so warm and kind! And he had such a distinctive voice and laugh! I can hear him even now. My father was very lucky in all the assistants he had! I send my deepest condolences to all of his family. Sincerely, Kelley Hogan (Shanty's youngest daughter)
craig liston
November 29, 2021
coach was always a leader of men. we loved him at Phoenix College back on our 1964 NJCAA championship team. Later at our reunions he was always with us. best to his family and thanks for sharing him with us.
Darcy Ramey
December 9, 2020
So grateful to this man for helping to raise me from 9 yrs old through college! Taught me so much but especially to be adventurous & have fun(which I’ve never stopped) Great college memories of Mexico and laughing til we cried. Much love & appreciation to my 2nd “Dad”. Always thinking of you with a big grin & a giggle! Until we meet again....
CRAIG LISTON
December 5, 2020
Dear sylvia, all of us who played football at Phoenix College when he was our defensive coach loved him. i played on offense in 1964 and remember the times he would assume a defensive lineman's position (no helmet or pads) and show them how to take on one of our offensive lineman. what a site. he would get mad at the offensive lineman if he didn't go after him like they were supposed to. he was full of life and always had his great laugh. we were national champions in 1964 because he was a champion. love to the hantla family. craig liston
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