ROBERT "BOB" ORTH

Bob always loved to perform. Did many productions with him. John Chorus Master IO

I was sorry to learn about this just now, and offer my condolences to his family. My husband and I greatly enjoyed Mr. Orths performances at Chicago Opera Theater when we lived in the area.

My sympathy to the Orth family. Bob was such a talent... always a blessing to have him home in Libertyville.
Bj Bauer, Meridian, Idaho

Dear Jane - My late husband, Jim and I remember you and Bob from Wheaton College Concert Choir. Bob was a fine person and an amazing musician. I will be thinking of you and praying for you and your family in the days ahead.

Our hearts go out to your family at this time of grief..we were always so privileged to hear Bob's voice in the Libertyville Choir and to simply be in his presence at OGAMFAH each September. How he surely did light up the stage. What a voice and what a personality! our prayers are with you- not only now -but in the many days and weeks to come.
Sincerely, John and Jinny Tennant, Crown Point, Indiana

Bob was such a talented and fun person. He added so much to our Wheaton College 50th reunion by leading us in singing. I will miss him very much. May God comfort you, Jane.

Dear Jane and family,
I knew Bob as a student at Wheaton (as you know, Jane) where his talent was obvious to us all. May your memories comfort. He is sure to be missed.
With love,

In 1984, as an usher at Central City Opera, I witnessed Bob Orth literally bring the house down singing Dandini's entrance aria in La Cenerentola. Offstage, he accomplished the same, demolishing company hierarchical distinctions: in his presence, we were all equals. I recall also that Bob sang that summer at Denver area church services.

As a member of the Colorado Symphony Orchestra Chorus and Opera Colorado Chorus, I treasured subsequent opportunities to reconnect with this generous...