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for Robert Schwab
Lucius Lomax
December 21, 2024
My coworker at the American Statesman on the police beat. A great reporter and person.
Pat Nafzger
November 5, 2020
Ah, my beloved classmate from Tommy More, may you rest in eternal peace. I have so many fond memories of our conversations...mostly serious ones...both in class and outside of class. A lovely soul, gone too soon.
November 16, 2012
So sorry to hear about Bob's passing. Just thinking that I missed seeing his insightful blog posts. I was the subject one of his articles and found him to be an amazing writer and journalist. We spoke over the years and I know that he fought the cancer valiantly. His openess to the illness inspired many people. We will miss you Bob!
David Laverty
Mike & Dawn DiCristina
August 16, 2012
My Dearest Friend Judy, the Hylands, & the entire Schwab Family,
I thought this might be comforting to Kat & Becca and knowing it was from a great poet just like their father.
E.E.Cummings once described Heaven as...
"a keen city, which no one's ever visited, where always it's spring, and everyone's in love, and flowers pick themselves."
Godspeed Bob Schwab.
Tracy Cortese Kuhn
August 15, 2012
Catching up on the news after a trip to Colorado, I was so shocked and sad to learn of Bob's death. He was a true gentleman with a great sense of humor and compassion. I knew him in the 70s and early 80s but lost touch with him. My heartfelt condolences to his family.
Berndt Gotzmer
August 13, 2012
I met Bob about 3 years ago after being invited to play croquet in his back yard. Since that time hardly a week went by that we didn't compete against each other. I had a great respect for Bob, his always positive outlook and compassion for mankind. You will be missed. RIP
Keith DuBay
August 13, 2012
I was fortunate enough to work with Bob and be his friend. Bob had the biggest of hearts and noble intentions. Rest in peace, Robert.
Eric Marburger
August 12, 2012
I am so grateful that we could play cards a few weeks ago. I will miss Mondays. My thoughts for the girls.
Rick Webster
August 12, 2012
Robert played competitive manly men croquet with a regular Monday group of Home Boys. He hosted us in his large back yard over the last several years, often playing with remarkable vigor despite intense cancer treatments. Stoic, wonderful, generous man.
Thanks Bob, will miss arguing world economics and strumming your guitar.
Henry Dubroff
August 11, 2012
Bob: You were my partner in crime at The Denver Post and I've enjoyed our friendship outside the newsroom. Thanks for your passion, your patience and wise counsel over the years.
John Wren
August 10, 2012
I'm very grateful to have known and learned from your courage, sense of humor, and, although we frequently disagreed, your caring insights into business and politics, Robert. I'm a better man for having known and worked with you, and you've left this world a better place. Rest in peace my friend. (Those who are business owners in Colorado are invited to honor Bob's memory by taking a free listing, and possibly a paid page, on his online Colorado business almanac and small business directory, PioneerHQ.com)
Peggy Smith
August 9, 2012
Bob's 'fight' with the BIG 'C' is an example for all. My prayers are with the family. His cousin Peggy
Larry BeSaw
August 9, 2012
Condolences to Bob's family. I worked with Bob at the Austin American-Statesman. He was a reporter we all respected. And I'll never forget his bachelor party.
August 9, 2012
To Bob's family: Bob and I worked together on the Austin American-Statesman in the '70s. He was a heck of a newspaperman. RIP. Mike Cox
August 9, 2012
Our years together were few but fun. I still remember the first time I met you when you came into Vice President for Student Affairs Office at UT. I said to myself "Here stands a tall, good looking, personable, intelligent man. I'm going to marry him." Thanks for the memories. Thanks too for the phone calls and e-mails these past few years and especially for your last visit to Austin.
Love,
Bonner
Billie Stanton
August 9, 2012
Bob, I will always remember you as one of the kindest, most talented gentlemen I knew at The Denver Post. It was a pleasure to work with you - but it was a privilege to know you.
Pat Wiesner
August 9, 2012
An excellent writer, great co-worker and a good man.
Amy Lutz
August 9, 2012
I enjoyed working with you at The Post and then running into you again at Weisner. I'm sorry you had to endure the pain of cancer but glad you have found peace now.
August 9, 2012
Bob, you are certainly is a great place with your Mother, Father, Aunts and Uncles. Janet Peters Ryan (Mil's and Joe's third daughter)
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Scott Rodgers
August 9, 2012
Small business news content
Scott Rodgers
August 9, 2012
Bob's venture
Scott Rodgers
August 9, 2012
Scott Rodgers
August 9, 2012
Bob, so sorry to see you go. You will be greatly missed. So happy to have met you and worked with you on PioneerHQ.com. Thanks for your many years of contribution to our community; we are all better off because of it. I wish your family the best during this challenging time. God bless and may you rest in peace.
More Bob - https://www.facebook.com/robert.m.schwab
Donna Schmidt
August 9, 2012
For the poet, Bob Schwab -
No Man Is An Island
No man is an island,
Entire of itself.
Each is a piece of the continent,
A part of the main.
If a clod be washed away by the sea,
Europe is the less.
As well as if a promontory were.
As well as if a manor of thine own
Or of thine friend's were.
Each man's death diminishes me,
For I am involved in mankind.
Therefore, send not to know
For whom the bell tolls,
It tolls for thee.
John Donne
Ron Szczesniak
August 9, 2012
Memories from the Summer of '69 Cross
Country Trip with Schwab through the Rockies to California Coast
Ron & Marybeth Szczesniak
August 9, 2012
Life began in a loving home in Tommy More. Lots of friends,and family came into your life. Your legacy will not be forgotten Schwab, May God comfort your loved ones, and keep your memory strong.
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