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Robert Choate Bischoff

Eagle River, Alaska

1947 - 2019 (Age 72)

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Longtime Eagle River, Alaska, resident Robert "Buff" Bischoff, 72, died due to a long illness of Crohn's disease on Nov. 21, 2019, at Providence Medical Center, with his family at his side.He was born on March 8, 1947, in Portsmouth, N.H., the son of J.A. Raoul Bischoff and Dorothy (Spiller)...

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Buff -

I will forever remember what a decent, polite, and modest gentle-man you were
I will forever remember your great passion for everything outdoors
I will forever remember your quiet disposition
I will forever remember your sweet face when you smiled
I will forever remember how incredibly skilled and talented you were
I will forever remember the generosity, kindness, support, and steadfastness you provided to our family
I will forever remember that you loved my...

I never got to meet the legend known as "Buff" but I can only imagine how wonderful of a man he must have been based off the amazing daughter, son and wife he leaves behind. Thoughts and prayers go out to the Bischoff family and we will all rejoice around a lake again one day with him.

Buff is a man I am proud to call "brother". It warms my heart that everyone he meets senses how approachable he is and his kind nature. I still talk to this day about the first time we met, and how we hit it off right away, and ended with a spirited snowball fight. The story of when he took us all for a ride in Romeo is a cherished memory and my children love to have me tell it over and over again. My dad, a great judge in character, always had great things to say about Buff, and that is a...

November 26, 2019
For Buff, Forever-
Buff, you've been a rock for my sister, the foundation of your love as strong as the buildings you built. You both produced two remarkable adults, kind, generous and loving. I know they will be fine, and watch over your Diane, never worry as you rest in peace. Love, Lori

Excellent person....Great carpenter....Good Union man.....RIP brother Bischoff

Daniel Hofmann LU 1281 - Retired

I worked with Buffalo Bob and respected him not only as a craftsman but mainly as a wonderful human being and family man.
He shared his knowledge with many including me.
My condolences to his beloved family.
He'll be remembered as an intelligent and gentle man , quick to smile and always eager to help

So sorry for your loss. He was a remarkable and memorable man.

The Spathiphyllum Plant

Sending my love to Diane and family. Buff was a tower of strength for many years. Rest in Peace.