Robert "Bob" Mauer

I miss my brother every day. He used to come through my front door about once a month when he was in Portland on business. He would lean in the doorway of our living room and say "Hi Sis!". Then he would give me the biggest hug as only Bob could give. I would try to have a home cooked meal because he was eating restaurant food on his trip but often we would go out and have some yummy dinner with the best conversation which included solving all the problems of the world. He was so funny and so...

Knowing Bob has been one of the great joys of my life! To say Bob touched my heart and soul is an understatement. Little did i know that from the first day we met my life was going to change for the better. Wherever I went with Bob he made people around us smile and feel important. Throughout the years I found myself emulating Bob’s compassion and sincere interest in others. To this day I ask myself What Would Bob Do in this situation?
Bob had a way of opening the door of opportunities...

I can still see you coming through my front door with a “Hi Sis!” and a great bear hug. I miss you every single day. My brother had a generous spirit and had a wonderful way of making everyone feel special. My kids were the first of our family’s niece and nephew clan and they called him Uncle Bob-ecue. They knew early where the good food came from! Bob brought us Gretchen and later Victoria and Max and grandson Waylon. It will be easy to keep your memories alive. You were a good man and a...

Gretchen. I am so sorry to hear about this. I had not heard.
Bob will always be remembered by me as a dear friend and special human being. Please let Victoria and your family I am praying hard.
Let me know if I can do anything.

Love to you, Mark

Gretchen So very sorry to hear of your lossBob was a wonderful man and you both shared a long and successful marriage
You are in our prayers
Mark and Erica Crudge

Dear Gretchen and family,
Sending our most heartfelt love and sympathies. We pray that you find peace and strength in the coming weeks and find joy in your memories.
Sincerely,
Delores and Peter Luttropp

Hours and days, nights! of food, either planning or executing or tasting or serving or teaching or giving, all with confidence, humor, and great form. Well done, Bob.