E. Robert Bob Owen

Not until today, when I saw the front page, did I realize that Bob had died. I am so sorry to hear of his passing. Our son and his son were preschool pals and Troop 10 boy scouts together, therefore we got to know Bob's broad smile and his gentle, quiet spirit as he would watch them either at play as toddlers or getting home from a Colorado camping trip as teenagers. We offer our sincere condolences to all who knew Bob Owen.

Bob was a kind and delightfully funny man. He was willing to share his thoughts and experiences with others. I will always remember his willingness to share "hockey" with my children and their classes. I will miss him. Jeanette Mathias

Bob was a true hero to all the young people he came in contact with. He was always ready with a story for my son Dakota. My son treats Bob as a true hero. Bob was my friend and We will miss him.

Bob's son Robert is our beloved son-in-law. It was our privilege to meet Bob on several joyous family occasions, and we are saddened by the loss to Rob and Jessica. We extend our sympathy to Bob's relatives and friends.

John B. Barrett Harvard college 1957

I had a wonderful visit with Bob in Topeka in 1999 and talked with him by phone September 2007 when he seemed well and happy. I would like to get to know his son - a chemist I believe - I know Bob's teammates Lyle Guttu, Dave Beadie, Dan Ullyot, Rabbit McVey,John Copeland and others. I have electronic copies of the 1956 and 1957 Pi Eta Club photos if anyone would like a copy. Other mutual friends were Tom Fritz, Jimmy Neher, Jack Hennessy, Bob...

I was a student in the School of Business at Washburn and was so excited during Oylmpic fever in 1974. I mentioned how I was a huge supporter of the Swedish Hockey Team (my parents immigrated from Sweden) and Prof. Owen told me about his years as an amateur hockey player and his Olympic success. We connected and I enjoyed many more conversations with the professor until I graduated in 1975.I was saddened to hear of his departure and I wanted others and his family to know that he was a fine...

I have such fond memorýes of Bob....as a neýghbor growýng up...as someone born on the same day (our mothers knew one another from the hospýtal)...and as a brýllýant and fun classmate....soooo sad....
(Written in Turkey upon hearing about Bob's death.)

There will be a great void left in this tight-knit hockey community of friends. Bob was such a wonderful friend to our boys and to us. He always had a smile on his face and a story to tell. We will miss him more than words can say. There will always be a void in our hearts. Rest in Peace Dear Friend

Bob was an absolute treasure here in Topeka. Though I didn't get to know him very long, I was instantly drawn in by his warmth and passion for the game. I will always remember the day he picked me up and took me to lunch out at Puffy's.... he was a big fan of "out of the way" eateries. To watch his steel blue eyes dance as he recalled his playing days was an absolute delight. He will be greatly missed by many. My prayers are with his family and extended family.