Robert Donner Jr.

To the Donner Family.

My sincerest sympathies to all of you on the passing of Bob. Such a generous man to me in the early stages of my racing career and more importantly such a wonderful guy. All of racing will miss him particularly those who had the privelege of knowing Bob.

With respect,

Even though it's been quite a while since we worked with the Donner family, I have great memories of working with someone I respected. To Joan, Debbie, David and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Sincerely,
Sterling Allen Penman, Jr.

January 22,2010
Dear Joan, Debbie and David and family
We are saddened and sorry to hear of Bob's passing. He was very much admired and respected for his accomplishments in Auto Racing and his love for the Pikes Peak Hill climb. As a well respectrd pillar of the community, he will be missed in the Colorado Springs area.
Our family got to share quality time with Bob and his two boys over the years at the Peak. As a friendly commpetior, great memories, we will miss him.

Dear Joan, Debbie, and David,
Bob obviously loved so many things in life. His humor and wit will be among my memories. Bob's "bigness" was never more evident to me than through his philanthropy -- caring about all forms of life, even those that that crawl, fly, and climb. His support (and that of the family) for Prairie Wings and broader conservation efforts around the world have left a legacy that will be cherished throughout time. He is a model for my remaining time on Earth. ...

My heart is full of gratitude and sadness. I was fortunate in life to have known Bob Donner. We shared a similar passion, we both loved his son Bobby with all our hearts. I am consoled in his death to know they are once again united , racing through the pearly gates together. Even in the darkest hour, he was kind and caring, and showed me how to offer grace, even under undesirable circumstances.
I shall be forever grateful to call Joanie my friend, and that I am able to say Bob Donner...

We were saddened to hear of Bobs passing. Your in our
thoughts and Prayers.

I was very proud to know Bob Donner and his sons Bobby and David through racing hillclimbs. Besides being a kind and caring person he made me laugh at his story of going over to Europe with another couple and their Ferraris to drive the Autobahnen. A highway with no speed limit, they got pulled over for going too fast. And, it was hard for Joan to do any sightseeing at 180mph.
I will miss Bob as I do Bobby. God Bless them and all the family.

Bob Donner was a wonderful man and a good friend. When our paths crossed because of our mutual interest in vintage Ferraris, he always had a warm greeting, a firm handshake, and a welcoming smile. He was, simply, a great man.

Bob Donner will be missed by many! My fondest memory was being blessed to have Uncle Bob drive my wife and I from our wedding to our wedding reception in perhaps his most prized possession, his Duesenberg. Thanks Bob for being so cheerful, funny and so generous! - Mike Baker, Sara Cogswell Baker and Cohen William Baker, Lawrence, KS