Robert Edward McMillan

Penny, I have waited until now to write a note telling you how sorry I am for your loss. You have taken care of Bob and I know he appreciated it as he looks down from above thanking you for that special care.

Working for Bob at the TP&W was a privilege. He was my mentor at the AT&SF Railway when they decided to hire me again after many years.

He was greatly respected by Santa Fe Ry people that knew him during his years in the Chicago Corporate Headquarters.

It was my...

The stories and praises about Bob McMillan are endless. He was one of the greatest guys who ever walked the face of this earth - in every sense of the word. He touched the lives of so many of us, in so many ways. He was a man for all seasons. We are fortunate to have known him. Good bye, old friend.

Otto Sonefeld, former ATSF

I first met Bob in 1984, when I cam to work at the Scottish Home. We shared a mutual interest in history. His Mother was a resident of the Scottish Home and always told me that her Son was the President of seven railroads. I remember attending a memorial for his Son, Mark but can't remember where it was held in Chicago. We shared countless letter about the history of the Illinois St. Andrew's Society. When we switched from regular mail to the Internet, I lost contact because he didn't...

Remember Bob from the Peoria YMCA--he was a swimmer but also loved to play water vollyball. Discovered in conversation he and my dad went to school together at Hirsch in Chicago. Such a great guy; peace and prayers to the family.

I first met Bob McMillan when we both served on the Board of the Illinois St. Andrew Society(the oldest non-profit org in Illinois, which owns and operates The Scottish Home in North Riverside, IL) and was quite impressed with him. He was always a gentleman, with an easy friendliness and courteousness. After he became President of the T P & W RR and moved to Peoria, I proudly had a role in nominating Bob to receive the St. Andrew Society's Distinguished Citizen Award. Bob was a great guy...