Robert Mutch

i had the privilege, and pleasure, of working with Bob for many years as part of the interagency Fire in Ecosystem Management course. Bob was highly regarded by both the instructor cadre as well as all the students from many agencies and tribes. His knowledge, experience, expertise, and history was top notch. While passionate in his teaching about fire behaviors and role in ecosystems, his style encouraged all of us to pay attention and believe. Such a kind and warm man. He will be greatly...

I enjoyed Bob as a friend. He was always fun to visit with. He and Sally are both missed.

Thanks, Bob, for all of the fire memories. He always knew where the best "sugar buns" were to be found in western Montana. Join the raptors you enjoyed so much.

Bob was a good guy. I will always appreciate his willingness to share his experiences and knowledge. I learned a lot from him.

Oh, I am so sorry to hear this news. Bob was such a special guy with a gift for connecting with those around him. Because of him, I got to go to Mexico City back in the 90´s as part of an international cadre discussing fire management options and consequences for Mexico. It was a magical, impactful trip in many ways for which I´ll always be grateful. Thank you Bob Mutch for your time on this planet and your generous spirit.

Bob was one of the greatest humans I ever met. He was kind, knowledgeable, and supportive. He set the bar for international wild land fire training and technical assistance. He influenced me greatly professionally and personally. I'm grateful to have known him and to hear he was cared for by his family as he aged. Thanks for everything, Bob.

I got to know Bob decades ago when the Lolo NF archeologists were colocated with the fire organization (nowhere else to put us). I was a seasonal employee and Bob was kind, friendly and funny... made an impression on me. Of course over the subsequent decades I ran into him many times when BIG fires required his expertise and perspective and I was somehow in the mix for a presentation or meeting. A good man.

Yellowstone 1988, I had the honor/privilege of driving them around the park, after the big fire.

Bob encouraged Linda and I to take up T.O.S.R.V. and other biking adventures. A kind and generous man, his advice always was appreciated. I especially remember the day I was home alone as a child, and our milk cow, a Holstein, was calving. I had no choice but to go to my neighborhood suraget parent, Bob Mutch and he saved the day, delivering a healthy bouncing Holstein calf. God speed! Kathleen G