Robert Allan "Bob" Deitel

HIs smile said it all! Loving,kind and funny ,He is missed! Brenda

Dear Diane, Josh , and Allie,

I just found out about Bob's passing. At Indiana University, we were "phone box" neighbors our freshman year
and roommates the following three years. We shared many coming of age experiences (often comical) during our college years together. Bob's intelligent humor always made me laugh. From the few family visits we had,
it was obvious Bob's greatest happiness came from being a loving husband and father. With our deepest

Bob was a mentor to a generation of journalists who went on to win Pulitzers and other national awards. He had a sly sense of humor but he was deadly serious about ethics and getting the facts right. Many of those he helped came out of school and into the frying pan of deadlines. He helped us through historic times of busing, racial justice, integration and the economic turbulence of factory shutdowns. He was there with his calmness and quick quip. Bob, I'd say rest in peace but knowing you...

Dear Diane, Josh and Allie,

My heartfelt condolences to you upon the passing of your husband and father. As so many have mentioned, I recall his kindness, wonderful sense of humor, soft-spoken manner yet utter frankness. He was always willing to help us out at St. Francis in those early computer days--"Bob, help. . .!!" And he would come willingly with that great smile. May your memories sustain you and help bring you comfort and peace.

God Bless,
Karen

Diane and
Family, I just learned of Bob's passing. PLease accept my heartfelt sympathies. I thought the world of him and loved his sense of humor. His upbeat style and smile will be remembered always. Please know you will be in my prayers. Brenda Scott

Diane,
Sincere condolences to you and your family. Bob was a good friend of mine in South Bend for many years, and he and I shared two of our three given names. Among other memories, I remember his family, his Bar Mitzvah, his creativity, and of course, an image of him with his beloved acoustic guitar. Bob's quiet charm, quick wit, and contagious sense of humor will indeed be sorely missed.

All my best to you, Allie, and Josh.

Hi Diane & family - I went to Lincoln School with Bob up until 1969 when my family moved to Connecticut. I lost track of Bob along with all my Lincoln Lion Classmates. My sincere condolences to you and your family.

To Diane Deitel and family,
Bob was a great colleague and an even better person. Our time together at The Louisville Times and The Courier-Journal was memorable and a lot of fun thanks to him. Our prayers are with you.