Dr. Robert Baldauf

Dr. Robert Baldauf, transitioned home to a magnificent party and celebration of his life on April 28, 2016. He will be remembered by his friends, family, many colleagues and patients, and all who knew him as a person of generosity, integrity, wisdom an open heart. He graduated from Guilderland High School in 1973 and Siena College in 1977, earning his bachelor's degree in Biology. He was the director of electron microscopy at Geisinger Medical Center. He graduated second in his class in 1984 from the Pennsylvania College of Foot and Ankle Surgery. Dr. Baldauf led a small remodeling company during his college years. He baffled many at how he balanced schoolwork, electron microscopy, and still graduated at the top of his class. Dr. Baldauf was an active and well respected chair for the Podiatric Medical Association and was Northeastern president during the 90s. In 1987, Dr. Baldauf started his own podiatric practice, which flourished over the years. Dr. Baldauf was well respected by many his colleagues and patients for his excellent skills in the office and in surgery, as well as for his listening ear and wisdom. His hobbies were many. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, scuba diving, marksmanship, archery, and performance sports car driving. He loved to share his interests and talents with others. Deep sea fishing was a favorite. He enjoyed spear fishing off the coast of Massachusetts. He was a member of the Glenville Fish and Game Club; NYS Podiatric Medical Association; Hudson/Champlain Porsche Club of America, Rotary Club of Schenectady and the Albany Country Club. He is survived by his soul mate and fiancée, Dr. Lori Hillman; his children, Chris, Brynna and Geneva Baldauf; his siblings, Timm and his wife, Lynne Baldauf, Bonnie Snyder and her husband, Robert Evans and Richard Baldauf; many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, Bill and Pat Baldauf; and Gram Morgan. A celebration of his life service will be held at 11 a.m. on May 28, 2016 at St. John's Lutheran Church, 140 Maple Ave., Altamont, with a reception to follow at the Albany Country Club, Wormer Rd., Guilderland at 1 p.m. Donations may be made in Dr. Baldauf's memory to The Inn at St. Peter's, 315 South Manning Blvd., Albany, NY 12208 or Wildlife Conservation Society, 2300 Southern Blvd., Bronx, NY 10460 or The Ellis Foundation, 1101 Nott St., Schenectady, NY 12308. Online condolences may be made at www.fredendallfuneralhome.com.