Robert Thompson "Bob" Nicklaus

A beautiful man with such a kind soul. Having him as a Grandfather has been a true gift. Your smiles and laughter and kindness will stay with me always. Thank you for the beautiful women you brought into this world to help raise and love me. I am proud to hold the Nicklaus name! I love you so much Grandpa and I look forward to the day we meet again.

Dear Daddy, this letter is to you so I hope you can read it. Your going to heaven has left a hole inside me that's very big, very deep, very wide, very high! I miss you, your voice, your kindness, your wisdom. I love and deep respect I have for you is endless. I also respected the true "Love Story" you and mom shared from your first date to her lying in bed with you as you quietly, peacefully passed. You even comforted her with your talks and guidance in the days before. Like everything else...

Dear Grandpa,

Words cannot do justice to describe the way your family loves you. Your daughter Linda has never talked about someone with such admiration and joy as she has telling us stories about her "daddy". I will never forget your smile, laugh and calming presence that you possessed. You could not have been a greater role model to a young man. The way you treated and took care of your family, especially your wife is something that could not be surpassed. I hope to one day become...

My father-in-law Bob Nicklaus will live on in our memories. He was a fine and honorable man. My wife Kathy has told me many times how much she loved, admired, and respected him. He had a great sense of humor and made us laugh with his famous jokes and stories. His kindness and generosity are legendary. I thank him for being the ideal role model of what a husband and father should be. Rest in peace.

Bob's brother Charlie was like a father to him. They were in business together, and when they got together with their oldest brother, Frank, they had such fun, telling jokes and singing songs like, “Tie Me Kangaroo Down, Sport.” Bob took me on three honeymoons and to lunch every Wednesday. We loved to sing hymns together. He didn't want me to get up from our loveseat. He would say, “Honey, sit down and hold my hand.” We went to church for fifty years, and he was a deacon at Worthington...

After losing my dad at the age of 27 I sure needed a father-figure. I didn't have to look far! Bob Nicklaus became my "Dad Nicklaus" in 1983. What great luck on my part-- he stayed my dad for more than 30 years. He offered be great advice, he had a sense of humor that wouldn't stop, he was always there when I needed him. Of course he was always there for his three daughters, his grandchildren and countless friends stretching from Ohio to Florida to Washington state. Where ever he went he left...

Dear Grandpa,
you are one of the most incredible men I have ever met, I couldn't have more respect for you. Incredible husband with love for his wife like I have never seen before. Love that you only hear about. A incredible father who passed on so much of his characteristics, kindness, compassion, and respect to all others. You raised three amazing daughters and so many grandchildren. Your legacy will always live on. You are forever in my heart. Till I see you again in heaven. I know...

Bob asked me to work when I quit my paper route. Worked from 1954 to 1970. He said he would turn me into a pharmacist. I laughed.
Have been a pharmacist from 1962 thru today. The old Nicklaus Prescription Center is vacant now. Walked thru it 2 years ago.
Would like to talk to him again....
If anyone writes a biography please let me know.
All who knew him will miss him.
...Bob Hall
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