Robert Detweiler

Our condolences to the family with gratitude for many literary and spiritual lessons learned from our former teacher.

It was time, you'd say, it was time to pass on. I talked to you on a recnt birthday. "I made it this frickin far" though those who know you knew frickin was at best a new addition to your lexicon. Bob you were the best. My mentor in Jefferson House you believed in me and helped me believe in myself tro become a learner, a leader, a teacher and yes a scholar. And then to the ILA where you convinced me that Emory would become a better place for the self-directed. And when I went "contrary" and...

Hey, Uncle Bob - You have been one of a kind! I will miss seeing you on visits to yours and Gertrud's beloved island of St. Simon's. Although I will miss only some of your jokes, I am sure they will all linger on in the air to tease us. Here's to hotdogs, spring rolls, and daily newspapers. May they live on and on with your written words, humor and warmth.
I love you - Jewel.

My condolence goes out to you at this time. I have gain comfort from 2 Corinthians 1:3,4. It tells us that our Heavenly Father is a God of comfort and he can comfort us through all our tribulation. May you draw strength from him.

I learned of Bob's death as i was filling up my motorcycle at night in Salem, Oregon. I have a heavy heart.
i had always told Bob that he spoke so well that i wanted him to say my eulogy. He answered that he hoped he would never have to do that. And there i was, riding in the cold dark country side, talking to Bob in my helmet, trying to say what he meant to me. i thought i should share this with you, since you are a bit of him.
Bob is one of a handful of people who have greatly...