Robert Hecht-Nielsen

Dear Family, Sorry that I missed this earlier. I lived next door to Robert. Growing up I was a year between he and his brother Jim. He always had a keen interest in the academic subjects. I traveled with him to the Black Forest Glider Port (Co Springs) for my first and only glider ride. I think he was about 16 or 17 at the time. He must have been the youngest member of the club. We did not keep in touch during college but I was not surprised by the legacy that he left behind.

I will never forget my encounters with Dr. Hecht-Nielson when I was a young software engineer at HNC Software Inc. in 1997 through 1999. At my interview he made a lasting impression on me. When my interviewers found out I was in graduate school at LSU's computer science department, they put me in a room with him given he was on the UCSD engineering faculty. He was an intimidating giant in the room intellectually at first, but soon I saw him to be very down to earth and friendly. He asked me...

Dear family, I have been searching for my friend Robert for more than 20 years. I knew him as a study mate in 1965-66 at The University of Colorado Denver Center (tuition was $222 per semester). Please call me as I have some very special stories. 3303.257.9475

I was a student of Robert's and was only his student by delaying my undergraduate degree. I saw this as my only chance to be taught a subject that fascinated me but I'd never be able to reach through normal grad school admittance. I was not the greatest student by academic standards but Robert put as much effort and zeal into his interactions with me as if I were his best post doctoral researcher. Emboldening me to learn and even apply the amazingly complex topic he (in my eyes) had mastered....

I received a call today and was told of Robert's (Bob's) passing. My sincere sympathies to Judi, Marcus and family. I worked with Bob along with Donald J. Spencer at TRW in Rancho Carmel and Sorrento Valley. It was an honor and pleasure to work with Bob. His sense of humor, intelligence, and great compassion were always within his character. He used to share with me when he went into the schools, rolled up his sleeves and sat with younger children and would explain, so they understood,...

Very sad to learn about Robert. I was fortunate to work at HNC for many years. He was a smart, thoughtful man. Enjoy your new wings Robert!

Psalm 90:10 says that the days of our years are 70 years, And if because of special mightiness they are 80 years.
May the memories of the wonderful times you shared together bring a smile and joy in your heart.

Robert was truly an amazing guy! My husband and I were the cleaning crew for the HNC office when it first opened. We both had full time jobs & this added duty was to help us purchase our first home. Since we cleaned at night or early am, Robert was always there and would share wonderful stories with us and encouraged our efforts. He even went for an airplane ride in our 1946 Luscombe (2 tall men!). We are sadden hearing of his passing but know how kind and big hearted he was, taking the time...

My heartfelt sympathies go out to your family during this difficult time. I hope the promise in 1 Thessalonians 4:14 can bring much comfort. Just knowing that there's a hope for the ones we have lost in death can be so reassuring.