Portland, Oregon
Wirtz, Robert 82 02/13/1928 08/09/2010 Robert "Bob" Wirtz, the son of Frances and Russell Wirtz, passed away Aug. 9, 2010, after a long battle with myelodysplasia. He was born Feb. 13, 1928, in Milwaukee, Wis., soon relocating to mid-town Manhattan in New York City where he received his...
Read MoreDoris and Kiley, Greetings from Southern California. Still think of Bob and you guys particularly during football season. Too much fun. He was a betting artist! Too much fun. Hope you and your families are well Our family is. Best always. Terry Lane , Cris, Alli and Ted
Terry Lane
August 16, 2023
Remembered By
Michael Barber
August 30, 2010 | Long Beach,, CA
Dear Doris,
I am so sorry to hear of Bob's passing. So many will miss him and his sense of humor. He was one of the legends of Jantzen and did so much to help young sales reps and trainees.
He was a person to look up to and who would step in to help without asking.
I can say I never could beat him at backgammon or win a football bet from him but remember all the discussions we had and the encouragement he gave me.
Best personal regards,
Tom Osvold
Tom Osvold
August 27, 2010 | Escondido, CA
dear doris, I don't think we ever met,but I'm sure you remember my mother Victoria .I,m judy. robby & lynn were just kids. I used to babysit back in New Jersey. anyhow I was real sorry to hear about Bob as was Mom. Our thoughts are with all of you. Fondly Judy & Vicky
Judy & Victoria Hawkins
August 26, 2010 | Portland, OR
Hi Doris,
I was very sad to hear about Bob passing away. I had so hoped to see him at the Jantzen reunion this weekend.
Although we worked together for only a short time, I have great memories of putting on Jantzen Conventions with him and with my desk just outside his office, watching all the models coming and going, and just having fun with him.
He was a great man and I will never forget my memories of our times together.
My best to you!
wick prideaux
August 25, 2010 | Portland, OR
Doris,Kiley and family,
Cris and Alli just let me know of Bob's passing. I just wanted to tell you how much that man meant to us as a long time family friend. Personally he helped me build a new business at a very difficult time in my career, for which I will always be greatful. I miss our "business" lunches. Watching and listening to Bob "hold court" was like watching a master artist at work and a heck of a lot of fun! Sorry that I failed miserably at teaching him the wood business...
Terry Lane
August 24, 2010 | Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
Our thoughts are with you.
Rick Grbavac
August 24, 2010 | Portland, OR
Dear Doris,
I read today in the Oregonian of Bob's passing. I am so sorry for your loss. I learned from our many years of exchanging Chistmas greetings that you had a full and rich life with Bob. May you find comfort in your fond memories of your life with him and support from your loving family.
Judy Moon
August 22, 2010 | Scappoose, OR
Bob Wirtz is the person who I credit with 100% in steering me into my career in advertising for the last 37 years. Working with him at Jantzen and pondering my career choices, Bob introduced me to his friend Lee Coit who hired me at his agency and the rest is history so to speak. I will never forget him for that and for the smiles at Jantzen. (forgive me if somehow I have 3 entries in the guest book as it didn't take the first 2 times). Doris, my thoughts are with you and the family. God...
Maya Adamovics
August 22, 2010 | West Linn, OR