Hayward, California
1928 - 2012
Robert (Bob) RagenElectronics PioneerResident of HaywardRobert (Bob) Appleby Ragen died surrounded by family Friday July 20, 2012, three days short of his 84th birthday. He is survived by wife of 60 years, high school sweetheart Rosemary, daughter Debra Coffman, husband Tom, children Chelsea...
Read MoreI never met Bob Ragen, but his contribution to the advancement of technology through the creation of the Friden 130 is incalculable. I wish I could learn more about Mr. Ragen to then tell his story to others as it is an amazing story to be told. May he rest in peace.
Clinton Randy Giles
October 10, 2022
Rest in Peace and my sympathy to your family! You had fantastic break-throughs in the electronic calculator world. Ex Friden service tech from the Manhattan, NYC office.
Ken Gruschow
July 29, 2012 | Hollywood, FL
To all that knew Bob Ragen,
I grieve with you all in Bob's passing.
I never got to meet him, but know of him so much through his legacy in the world of electronics, most specifically his work in bringing electronic calculators to Friden. My heart goes out to his family and all that knew him, and pray that all will be soothed by the warm memories of their time with him.
Rick Bensene, Curator, The Old Calculator Museum
Rick Bensene
July 26, 2012 | Beavercreek, OR
Rest in Peace Bob. And many blessings to the Ragen family. I worked on many Friden EC 130 and 132's while working for Friden in the 1960's. They were great machines
Lee Schelin
July 26, 2012 | Long Beach, CA
Deb - I am sending hugs for all of you via Pop. May you sense peace and comfort from your memories and family and extended family. Love, Don
Don Sorrie
July 24, 2012 | Bridgewater, NH
Dear Tom, Debi, Kyle and Chelsea,
Please know that David and I are thinking of you during this sad time. Feel free to call us if you need anything. Love, Kerrin
Kerrin Sorrie
July 23, 2012 | Modesto, CA
