ROBERT HOWE

Recollections of Dr. Robert M. Howe
by
Charles R. Moores


Dr. Robert Howe was, without doubt, the most exceptional man I have known in my nearly eighty years on this planet. He shared his great intellect without reserve, he had a huge sense of humor, and he had a fierce determination to successfully accomplish whatever task he faced. The anecdotes that follow give a glimpse of this great man.

My first encounter with him came in 1963 when I joined Applied Dynamics Inc....

The Shulman Family was honored to know the Howes. Long time friends. Bob and Mary Alice are gone but the three Shulman sisters, Carol, Margaret and Connie send their love to you all.

Love,
Connie (Shulman)Brindle
Ann Arbor, MI

Deepest sympathy and love to the Howe family. Bob was an amazing man. He will be missed. Love from the Matz family

OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO ALL THE FAMILY FROM DEAR FRIENDS FROM KINGSTON, NY - JESSIE & FRANK LAWATSCH

Sending love to Jo, Jackie, Julie, Biff, and Randy. I was so very lucky to grow up with this family as part of the "group". Howe, Lutkehaus, Gilbert, and Fogarty families were annual corn roasters at Hudson Mills, camping excursions and so so much more. Bob was one of the smartest people I've ever met. Talk about an outdoorsman! Skiing, climbing, hiking. The whole Howe family absorbed his energy, drive, dedication to excellence. AND dancing and music !! Papa was as enthusiastic as Bob...

We were so sad to hear of Bob's passing. He was one of the most positive persons we ever met. As chairman of Aero, he hired me into the University of Michigan in 1968 and I immediately observed the best department in the College of Engineering with tremendous camaraderie among many different specialties. Bob and others from the greatest generation made the department a real joy, from our day-to-day interactions to our staff meeting luncheons at the North Campus Commons, where corny jokes...