Robert Dewitt Tollison

Bob and I were noontime basketball buddies at Cornell and Texas A&M. I had been at A&M for more than four years when I went to the locker room, dressed, saw Bob tying his shoes. said "Hi, Bob," and headed for the gym. I got to the gym before I realized that I hadn't seen him for four years. I turned around and went back. He said, "Are you out of your mind? You don't see me for four years and all you say is 'Hi,Bob!'" His offense was unstoppable, his defense...

My deepest condolences. We went back to September, 1966 @ Jim Savarese's ' The Zoo' on Jefferson Park Avenue in Charlottesville. Bob was a great person. RIP.

I am saddened to hear of Bob's death. He was a close friend in my same class when we were going through the Ph.D. program in economics at the University of Virginia. My condolences to his family.

Dr. Tollison had a profound effect on me as a student of his at Clemson University. Please accept my heartfelt condolences.

My heartfelt sympathies to Anna and the rest of Bob's family. There is a big hole in my life. As with so many, Bob was a great mentor and colleague. He invested so much in me and so many others and set of lasting example of creativity, passion, hard work, and graciousness to critics. All this while maintaining an enjoyment of things outside of academics. I'll miss our conversations about Clemson athletics, college sports, and possible future research topics. Life won't be the same.

Dear Anna, How sad I am to read of Bob's death. Obits are so informative; I knew Bob in passing from church but now I know how admired and respected he was in Economics academia. Prayers for your family as you grieve the loss of this fine husband, father and grandfather.

Bob was briefly my boss when I was a summer intern at the Council of Economic Advisers under Nixon. He was the best boss I ever had. He was gently supportive in a way that elicited from me my best effort and my loyalty.

Although Bob had left Texas A&M before I arrived, I still had opportunities to learn from him. At conferences, in formal sessions, at restaurants and bars, Bob engaged with everyone around and kept us all on our toes. Bob's influence will live on--first and foremost in his children and grandchildren, but also in all of his "intellectual children"--the many economists and policy makers he influenced. To the family: Please know that your husband/father/grandfather/brother was widely loved and...

Our heartfelt condolences to the Tollison and Kleinfeldt families at this difficult time. We will keep your families in our thoughts and prayers.

The Marks Family