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for Robert Shamansky
danika kogelschatz
November 9, 2011
Mr Shamansky... I will miss you. You cheered me everyday when I worked at Benesch.
Bev Campbell
August 20, 2011
Bob was one of my favorite people in the whole world - both a mentor and a real friend, and I am so very sad to learn of his passing. He was just such a wonderful, wonderful person. I will miss him so very much, but I will never forget him.
Buzz Inboden
August 18, 2011
Dear Shamansky's,
Bob had a small but wonderful role in the lives of my children (now grown). They would encounter one-another briefly on various occasions and their conversations would turn to politics, compassion or unusual places in the world. His love of learning, compassion for people, appreciation for other cultures and depth of experience caused him to be one of those people that made others just a little smarter, a little better and a little bit more inspired than they were before. It is a loss knowing that there will be no more "chance meetings" with Mr. Shamansky.
Barbara Herwald
August 18, 2011
Dear Family,
I am keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
Fondly, Barbara Herwald
Joan Atkin
August 18, 2011
A lovely man and great neighbor. He will be missed.
Sincerely, Joan Atkin, Miranova
Elbert Foster
August 18, 2011
The Shamansky Family,
You are in our prayers. God Bless You during you time of need.
The Foster Family~~
Kent & Tasi Rigsby
August 18, 2011
My wife Tasi and I were painfully shocked and saddened by the news of Robert's passing while we were in Crete, Greece. Bob was a great customer in our restaurant and a great friend to us as well. We will truly miss his honest critique of our cuisine and his lucid insight into the problems of the world.
don tishman
August 18, 2011
henever folks recall a courageous person who spoke out regardless of the consequences, they will remember Bob. Bob did this without rancor or belliigerence .Bob was a valuable member of every community he was part of. In the days of enthusiasm for exercise Bob said My exercise is I breath all day.
mark welsh
August 18, 2011
Our deepest condolences and sympathies.
Mary Jo Kilroy
August 17, 2011
My condolences to the Shamansky Family. I was fortunate to have advice, encouragement and good ideas from Congressman Shamansky that helped me during my term in Washington to advocate for consumers and individual investors. I am saddened to learn of his passing.
Mriam Carlip
August 16, 2011
I have known Bob for almost 70 years.
We grew up together in Columbus. He was
a wonderful, caring, brilliant man and
it is a great loss to this world.
Peggy Anglin
August 16, 2011
I'm very sorry to hear about Mr. Shamansky. He was always very kind and complimentary to me when we worked together at Benesch. My condolences to his family and close friends.
August 16, 2011
To a great friend. I have known Mr. Shamansky for many years and he was a very loyal person to everyone. I had the pleasure of doing business with Mr.Shamansky and he showed me the way in the business world. My deep condolences to the entire Family.
Michael Nitenson
Elite Valet Parking
Tom friedman
August 16, 2011
I'm really going to miss talking to Bob every Wednesday morning at Cup O' Joe. For several years now, it's probably been the most intelligent conversation I have all week and I'm really going to miss that. - Tom Friedman
Russ Goodwin
August 16, 2011
Congressman Bob was a great man and will be missed by so many. My heartfelt condolences go out to his family in this time so sorrow. Russ Goodwin, Columbus, Ohio
August 15, 2011
How many ways Bob was a joy in our lives. We laughed, we debated, we shared tales and travels, we discussed endless topics, we found common values (although not always similar political convictions!.)
We loved the same music and valued all the ways it was present in the community.
How amazing we found his continued pursuit of physical fitness - more evidence of his pursuit of excellence.
Personally, I look upon him as one of the people who, in my younger years, taught me how to think in such interesting ways, with greater acuity and greater breadth so we could share every topic with facility and humor. His was a brain that never rested. He did not "do" boring!
We broke bread often and always enjoyed the tastiest that Columbus had to offer.
What a void there will be in our lives. But how fortunate we were to have know such a fine man.
Our love to his family. We share you sadness and loss.
August 15, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with his entire family. We will miss him.
Joyce and Cam Taylor
August 15, 2011
Dear Family and Friends:
We are so sorry to hear this about Bob. Bob was always a good friend to my deceased wife Janet Bowen Taylor and me.
Our thoughts, prayers and deepest sympathy to you at this time.
August 15, 2011
I did not know Mr. Shamansky, but through other a number of other organisions I saw him or worked with him on a board or committee.
I was employed by the Columbus Foundartion for a numbver of years and I could have been there or through the Metropolitan Club.
I was sorry to hear of his passing.
Lou Briggs
Don Ruben
August 15, 2011
Bob Shamansky was a unique and wonderful person. Bob's classic Eastern dress and demeanor were a constant from the 1960s to the present. I used to tease him about being a liberal New York Times person as he would always be reading the Times in the morning. I enjoyed his wit, opinions, and knowledge. Bob made Columbus a better place. Condolences to his friends and family.
Andrianne Nethero
August 15, 2011
My heartfelt condolences to Mr. Bob Shamansky's family and loved ones. I was blessed to have enjoyed working with him and have the utmost respect for this wonderful, dapper gentleman who will be dearly missed.
Deborah O'Neill
August 15, 2011
I am truly saddened by the passing of Congressman Shamansky. He was a kind, compassionate, learned man who will be truly missed. My condolences to his family and many, many friends.
Eric Rozenman
August 15, 2011
It was a privilege and a pleasure to work for Bob. My thanks to you always for the opportunity, Mr. Congressman.
Melanie Cavendish Braithwaite
August 15, 2011
My condolences to Mr. Shamansky's family, friends and colleagues. He was an excellent Congressman and public spirited citizen, very compassionate, and always helpful. A light has gone out in our community.
Carole Genshaft
August 15, 2011
It has been my privilege to work with Bob recently on a project of exploring the possibility of collecting Judaic art at the Columbus Museum of Art. Through his genorosity, the Museum will present a Jewish treasures program in October. Bob's keen intelligence, warmth, wit, and efforts to benefit the arts community are genuinely appreciated and he will be greatly missed.
rhonda bennett
August 15, 2011
My prayers go out to the Shamanskey family, Bob was a very good man.
Heather Lang
August 15, 2011
Mr. Shamansky was a true delight! One of my joys in the office. I loved having conversation with him, listening to his stories and most of all, helping him with his letters. He will truly be missed.
Carolyn McCall
August 15, 2011
Bob was a good neighbor and fine friend. We will miss him.
David Celebrezze
August 15, 2011
Bob will be missed but not forgotten. He did many great works that helped so many people. Condolences to the family and friends.
Sharon Morton
August 15, 2011
My condolences to the family. It was my pleasure to have met Bob and he will be missed by many.
Drew Tappan
August 15, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with his many friends and the Shamansky family. Bob was an amazing man with a generous heart, and a devotion to service. It was an honor to have worked for him. He will be missed.
Jeff Benson
August 14, 2011
Our condolences to Mr. Shamansky's family. He was a loyal patron of G. Michael's since we opened.
August 14, 2011
My prayers are with you all.Bob was a true gentleman and it was a privilege
to know him. Love to all of you.
Susy Adams
Jim Neustadt
August 14, 2011
My condolences to the family. Bobby was a great friend to my parents and I very much enjoyed his company at family events. My son and I visited my dad last summer and we went out to dinner with Bobby. He shared wonderful stories. He was a good man.
Maryellen O'Shaughnessy
August 14, 2011
So sorry to hear of Bob's passing. Condolences to his family and to all of Columbus, who will miss him!
SANDY&KENNY KAUFFMAN
August 14, 2011
OUR CONDOLENCE-FRIENDS FOR MORE THAN 75 YEARS
Sarah Oman Horne
August 14, 2011
Rest in Peace "Uncle" Bob. Love, Sarah & Steve
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