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ROBERT LARZELERE Obituary
ROBERT T., age 67, of Springfield, PA, on May 1, 2011. Loving husband to Judith, proud father of David, brother to Jane (Al), dear grampabob to to Reggie and Bea, son of Robert and Jane, uncle to Brad and Scott (Jen, Gavin, Jake), teacher, coach, friend. Memorial Service on Sunday, May 15 at 2 P.M. at the Swarthmore Friends Meeting on the Campus of Swarthmore College, 12 Whittier Place. Donations in lieu of flowers in Bob's name to support pancreatic cancer research to Abramson Cancer Center, 3535 Market St., Ste 750, Phila., PA 19104 or www.penncancer.org
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Jessica Reynolds
November 20, 2011
I will never forget laughing until I cried quietly in the back of Mr. Larzalere's class in 1988. I've been thinking of him a lot lately- here's why: He used to say "it's good to be the king!" I think he was quoting Mel Brooks and editorializing on the politics of the day. Now I have a newborn son and I find myself saying to him, "it's good to be the baby!" And I think of Larz every time.
Jonathan Heinze
July 6, 2011
Mr.larzelere played a huge role in my life. He was my coach my favorite teacher and someone I could talk to about anything. He sparked my interest in crimimology and the law which became my major at IUP. Without his Influence I might not gone to college. The other day before I learned of his death I was thinking about him and his trade mark ending for class. " Lets wrap it up and take it home." Thank you Mr. Larzelere.
Doug Hughes
May 17, 2011
Larz's classes were excellent. I still repeat some of his stories, to this day. At the time I just found him entertaining; in retrospect, I learned he was secretly teaching us a ton amidst the animated vocalizations, contorted expressions and wild gesturing. Very sneaky for a big guy! He was a central character in the fabric of that unique high school. SHS 76.
Jim Malone
May 17, 2011
I played football for Bob at Swarthmore High in the 70's. He was a wonderful man, tremendously funny, and a great coach!!!!
Bijan Parsia
May 13, 2011
Mr. Larzelere was an extraordinary teacher, certainly in the running for the best one I ever had (and I've been very lucky in my teachers). I laughed so hard in his classes that the chuckles reverberate to this day and yet I learned to love the "Worldly Philosophers" as well. Very few people can walk that tightrope as gracefully and it made for a truly great class. SHHS 1989
May 12, 2011
Mr. Larzelere was one of my favorite teachers too! He always made me smile. And who can forget his Elvis channeling! He was the main reason I chose to major in Psychology. What a special teacher he was. Sincere sympathy to his family.
-Rachel Kopple Martin, SHS 1976
Brett Mucklow
May 11, 2011
Mr. Larzelere was one of my favorites, I'll never forget the trivia game he used to play with his classes...even though the name of the game escapes me right now ("You betcha nerd"??). His great laugh, his dry sense of humor, the red 944 porsche, his love for his job....I wish I knew him as an adult.
-Brett Mucklow SHHS 1993
Jeri Hunt Lovatt
May 10, 2011
Mr. Larzelere was one of my most memorable and definitely favorite teachers in high school. I remember his light hearted sense of humor and ready smile. My condolences to the family - he was a special man! - Jeri Hunt
Kathi Harlacker
May 9, 2011
Judy, although I only met you and Bob as his journey with cancer began, I enjoyed all our time spent chatting about children, grandchildren, and life in general. You were a loving, wonderful couple and I know that Bob's spirit will live on in you, your son, and your grandchildren. My love and sympathies are with you.
Love,
Kathi Harlacker
University of Pennsylvania Abramson Cancer Center
May 9, 2011
Our prayers are with you and your family. We did not get to spend a lot of time together but when we did we enjoyed you and your family and you always made those times memorable. Cathy Wachinski (Coopersburg PA)
Harry Ennis
May 8, 2011
Thanks to Mr. Larz. American History wouldn't have been the same.
Swarthmore High '74
Bigger than life - loving his life. Surrounded by friends.
Ann Johnson
May 7, 2011
You are in our thoughts at this time.
We remember Bob with love and laughter. As a person who truly cared for others and for whom family was all.
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