Robert R. Auth

I was a student of Bobs at Boise High and at a time in my life I was trying to figure a lot of things out, there were few teachers that were kinder or more willing to share insight about life and the art of life than Bob. We reconnected last year and exchanged brief letters and phone calls which, to me was a precious reunion. The light in this world will be a little dimmer without the joy and creativity of Robert Auth. It is a privilege to be able to say I knew him. All the best to you...

Bob and I sailed together into History in the USS Laub DD 613, A Destroyer in the US Navy. We depemded upon each other In danger I knew that Bob would be there If I needed Help. I loved the guy.

What fond memories this truly interesting and great man leaves behind. I will miss the many times we met on South Fork and stopped to talk. So many stories...and such a great family! I'm sure we will be blessed as he continues to "art" in the sunsets and beautiful scenic mountains we see everyday as he keeps God entertained. God bless.

My cousin Robert Auth was a mentor for me as an artist. I grew up listening to stories from his mother my Great Aunt Fran. I enjoyed seeing many examples of his art work at her house. I studied art education at Illinois State University and continue to share my art with others like Bob did. I thought of him often when creating, teaching and sharing art. It was good to visit with him when he came back to Bloomington, Illinois. My brother Frank was always proud to fly into the Boise...

Dear Alice, Chris, Connie, Cindy and families....
I cried so hard when I read of your dad's passing. I loved him so and was always sorry I didn't reconnect with Bob after he retired from the district. I never saw you, Chris or Connie, that I didn't ask about your father. He was so truly special to us all.

How did I know your dad...he would come to my classroom once a month to teach an art lesson to the students. I never let a year go by when he was the Art Cottage Director...

I have never known a person like Bob Auth and never will again. He was such a multifaceted, incredibly talented, wonderful person, and special friend. We loved him and the times shared with him...from East Jr. High to Yellow Pine...it was always an adventure because Bob had so many things to show you and tell you about and worlds to open and share with you. Several summers ago we were so fortunate to visit Bob in his amazing, treasure filled, beautiful Yellow Pine Home. Fred and I send our...

It was an honor to know Bob. He was a close friend to my dad, Claude. The last time I saw Bob was when Dad and I played music at Bob's place in Yellowpine. We had a blast that night, and especially enjoyed Bob's stories.
He's a piece of our nation's history, and he knew how best to tell it, so as to bring his audience along with him on his journey.
Noone who ever met Bob went away
without learning something, and he made it fun to learn. He must have been a...

The DeBois family; neighbors of Bob; will miss him as the Artist of the t-shirt designs for the Annual Yellow Pine Harmonica Festivel. Last year the t-shirt design was a collection of some the designs from other years and was noted as "a Tribute to Bob."
Bob will be grately missed by us and all of the residents of the Yellow Pine Community. Cinda, Darwin, Marnie and Sean DeBois