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Love you in the ethers Robby. :)
Cork
December 11, 2019 | El Prado, NM
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Robert Specker, Jr.
Athens, Ohio
May 17, 1955 – Dec 12, 2017 (Age 62)
About
BORN
May 17, 1955
DIED
December 12, 2017
AGE
62
LOCATION
Athens, Ohio
Obituaries
Send FlowersJagers and Sons Funeral Home Obituary
Robert W. Specker, Jr., age 62, of Athens died late Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2017 at The Laurels of Athens after a long illness. Born May 17, 1955 in El Paso, TX, he was the son of the late Col. Robert W. Specker (Ret. U.S. Army) and Betty Lou (Armstrong) Specker.
He received a Bachelor's Degree in Botany from Ohio University and a Master's Degree from the University of Georgia, also in Botany. He was employed in the University of Georgia's Botany Department where he curated fungi. He returned to Athens after his retirement, where he was a resident for three years.
Robert is survived by two sisters, Jennifer (Caroline Karp) Specker of Exeter, RI, and Bonny (Howard Wey) Specker of Brookings, SD; three nieces, Betty Wey, Christine (Joey) Hockett and Emma (Dane) Andersen; a nephew, Andrew Wey; and cousins John Specker and Nicole Keane. He is also survived by longtime, close friends who cared for him - Richard Shultz, Jerri Hill, Pat Mayles, and Penny Ford all of Athens.
A family service is planned for a later date at the Flag Spring Cemetery in Newtown near Cincinnati. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Humane Society. Arrangements are with Jagers & Sons Funeral Home, Athens.
Please share a memory, a note of condolence or sign the online register book at www.jagersfuneralhome.com.
Guest Book
I worked for several years with Rob in the Plant Biology Department at UGA. He was a good friend and I will always remember our chats. He will be missed. R.I.P. Rob.
Susan Watkins
March 19, 2018 | Athens, GA | Coworker
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Loved the years we worked together, through tortillas, quesadillas and "changing of the grease." R.I.P., Robby.
loved and missed.
Cork Lillick
December 20, 2017 | El Prado, NM
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Robby was very meticulous at the few jobs I did with him. He was the tortilla roller at the legendary Casa Que Pasa in Athens, Ohio as a young man. He was the "keeper of the quesadilla recipe" for years. Sad to hear about his passing.
Steve (Poad) Sugar
December 19, 2017 | Pahoa, HI
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I have a vivid memory of seeing the glee in Robbie's eyes as he watched our daughter, Angela, take her first steps while we were visiting him in Athens on W. State Street...almost 33 years ago. We'll miss your beautiful smile, Robbie.
Aloha.
eileen hogan
December 19, 2017 | Keaau, HI
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Was so sad to hear this news. Tears, prayers and candle lighting. Can so see Robby's warm and engaging smile and hear his whimsical laugh. May his soul rest in peace. Prayers for him and his family...
Kathleen Galt
December 17, 2017 | Boulder, CO
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Condolences to Rob's family and friends. I had many happy times with him back in the Casa que Pasa days, he was a rare and gentle soul with a wicked sense of humor. Miss him, rest in peace dear friend.
Amy Borgstrom
December 17, 2017 | Arlington, VA
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