Madison, Wisconsin
Feb 5, 1924 – Nov 13, 2020 (Age 96)
Bird, Robert Byron
MADISON - Robert Byron Bird, age 96, passed away on Friday, Nov. 13, 2020, in Madison, Wis. He was born on Feb. 5, 1924, in Bryan, Texas, to the late Byron and Ethel Bird. After serving in the U.S. Army as an officer in the 90th Chemical Mortar Battalion...
Read MoreProfessor Bird was an international icon in Chemical Engineering. I was fortunate enough to have had him in a course. He was an outstanding teacher and caring about his students in addition to having a genius mind. May he rest inpeace. I am so lucky to have him pass my way also.
Daryl Lund Professor Emeritus
November 22, 2020
Bob was a great friend to me. During the time I lived next door at Oakwood I saw what a complete gentleman he was. He was so interesting , to listen to his stories was like a kind "grandpa" I could only imagine would have been like. I shall truly miss him.
Duane Kittleson
November 22, 2020
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
The Staff of Cress Funeral & Cremation Service
November 22, 2020 | Madison, WI
