Robert "Bob" Waldmire

He loved Reeses Peanut Butter Cups. I took him a bag, but he refused to eat them. He was a steadfast vegan. I wonder if he ever finished his gold fish pond.

Greetings Bob,

Although our paths haven't crossed since 1994 I've always considered you my friend. I imagine they've got a Route 66 wherever you are.

Keep smiling,

Todd Milano

I was watching a pbs special about hotdogs, heard the Waldmire name in the segment about Cozy's, and remembered meeting a remarkable artist by that name at his Route 66 museum in Arizona. His passing is sad news. I thought he was cool as hell, a principled and gifted person.

My Mother and sister both worked for Bob's parents at the Cozy Dog. I babysat the boys when Jeff was a baby.e would take walks around the block. Buz, I hope you still like dill pickles,you ask Mom for them every time you came to work with your Mom or Dad.
I am sure Bob will be sadly missed by all who new him; what a talented man.Bob lived a life that not many people would understand."He Did It His Way" How beautiful!!
I would not have known about Bob and his article in the paper had...

Bob was one of the joys of our retirement years in the SW. We visited him many times at his "outpost" near Portal and learned so much from him. His artwork can be found everywhere in our home in Michigan. What a wonderful, original, unique and dedicated individual. Thank you for your friendship amigo.

p.s. Bill, thanks for sending us his obit. We appreciate that very much.

My sympathies to the all bob's family and friends.
And Thank you Bill for sending the mail.

I met him about 20years ago. when he was in Hackberry, AZ.
I sent and receive the holiday cards every year. but not in this year...

I miss Bob so much.

R.I.P. Bob.

Bob Waldmire

Bob was loved by lots of people down here in Portal where in addition to his artistic talent he was known and greatly respected as a man who lived according to his principles. My relationship with Bob was as a result of the time we spent together inside the Portal Cafe where we would share our memories, our knowledge and philosophy on life. What a joy it has been to have known a man of Bob's caliber. He taught me more than I can ever express. I will miss him very...

I met Bob when I was 18 years old and we kept a long distance relationship going via the USPS all these 36 years since. I was lucky enough to draw on several of his early posters and have quite a collection of his drawings along with his old letters. I cherish them but what I cherish even more is that I knew him and in the early years when I lived at Cardinal Hill we spent time together talking - visiting - laying out on the dock at the old pond. I will keep Bob in my heart until we meet...

I can scarcely go into a room in my house without finding something created by Bob. He was a very special person whose very life was an artistic masterpiece, and his legacy will endure for generations. So long, friend.