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ROBERT SCHWEITZER Obituary
ROBERT L. SCHWEITZER, 63, on July 7, 2013, of Newark DE. Husband of Mary. Father of Carolyn and Eric (Traci). Grandfather of Kendall and Connor. Visitation 4 to 7 P.M., Thursday, July 11th, SPICER-MULLIKIN FUNERAL HOME, 121 W. Park Place, Newark DE 19711. Mass 10:30 A.M., Friday, July 12th, at St. Joseph on the Brandywine R.C. Church, 10 Old Church Road, Greenville DE. Contributions to Robert Schweitzer Scholarship Fund, Univ. of DE, 82 East Main St., 3rd Floor, Newark DE 19716.
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for ROBERT SCHWEITZER
Sponsored by His loving family: Mary, Eric, and Carolyn.
Chunbo Fan
August 6, 2013
Mary & family:
My deepest condolences.
Dr. Schweitzer has been my PhD advisor for the past 9 years-- yes, I'm still working on my dissertation part time. I would not have been able to keep it up if not for Dr. Schweitzer's encouragement and guidance. He is a very dedicated professor, and has made tremendous impact on my academic pursuit. Thank you, Dr. Bob!
July 31, 2013
I am a former student of the Graduate School of Banking of the South @ LSU. Dr Schweitzer was my favorite instructor while there. Engaging, entertaining and real..he will be missed.
Paulie, Michelle, Dylan & Aidan Kutch
July 25, 2013
As my heart breaks for a true friend, mentor and father figure for me I would like to offer thoughts and prayers to Mary, Eric and Carolyn for this great loss. I had the pleasure to know him in many different aspects of our lives -- From fixing his computer when I was a student at UD to every sporting event under the sun to Fanfest. I could not have asked for a better role model or friend! He was always there to do things with me and help in any way that he could. There are way too many things to mention that you helped me with and I could not have done without you -- I thank you for every one of them.
You will be sorely missed!
Mary, Eric and Carolyn -- I am so very sorry for your great loss! Always remember the good times and they will help you get through everything!
We will always miss you and think of you Jabob!!
July 24, 2013
A huge loss for all UD. We never had a business prospect on this campus that Bob did not talk to. He was a GREAT man that always gave back to students, faculty, staff, family and friends. It breaks our heart he is gone. UDVB will always remember Bob.
Michael Evison
July 17, 2013
My deepest condolences to Mary and your family.
Libby Boone
July 15, 2013
Mary and family,
I send my heartfelt condolences.
Love from Libby
Erica Verrillo
July 15, 2013
Mary, my heart goes out to you. Whenever you spoke of your husband, your love for him came through loud and clear. I will be thinking of you.
July 13, 2013
Mary, I am so sorry for your loss. ~ Jill McLaughlin
Jake Rashkind
July 12, 2013
Dr. Bob was a consummate teacher and a very warm, generous man. I know how much he has meant to the lacrosse community in Delaware and beyond. We are all saddened by his passing. It says a lot about his character that he put so much time and effort into promoting fairness and sportsmanship in athletics. He will certainly be missed, but his legacy will live on. My thoughts and prayers are with his family during this trying time. May God Bless You!
Greg Rodowsky
July 12, 2013
No matter what frustrations he might face as a lacrosse assignor (schedule changes, poor communication, too many games and too few bodies), Bob never lost his equanimity. And spending time with him on the field was always fun. He just loved the sport and loved being out there.
Bob inspired a lot of loyalty through his dedication, sense of humor, and sheer enthusiasm. I feel fortunate to have known him.
Aziza Jansen
July 12, 2013
My condolences to the family.
Joe Landson
July 12, 2013
Mary,
All the many fellow patients who know and love you send hugs. I heard your love for Bob every time you spoke of him.
Nan Talbot
July 12, 2013
I didn't have the privilege of knowing Dr. Schweitzer but all you have to do is read these wonderful tributes to see what a great man he was. Although I don't know Mary personally, I know her from her extensive work within the ME/CFS community. I am so very sorry for the loss to you and your family, Mary.
Pris Campbell
July 11, 2013
My deepest sympathies to Dr Schweitzer's family. He sounds like an amazing man. I didn't know him but know his wife, Mary, through her groundbreaking work in behalf of ME/CFS. Mary, my heart is with you.
Kati D
July 11, 2013
My deepest condoleances to Mary and family.
Margaret Holt Baird
July 11, 2013
Dear Mary and family,
You are in the thoughts and prayers of the ME/CFIDS family. We are so sorry for your loss.
July 11, 2013
Deepest sympathy to Bob's family, who are in my prayers and thoughts.
Donna Richburg
Octavio Ramos
July 11, 2013
Great Teacher at GSBLSU, we´ll always remember him
Matt and Brandi West
July 11, 2013
Our deepest sympathy to the family and friends of "Uncle Bob." You all are in our thoughts and prayers.
July 11, 2013
His death is a loss to U of Delaware. I remembered him as a very nice, and patient professor. Never had a chance to take his class, but I always saw him in the office.Thanks god that UD can have such a great professor. R.I.P
Tim Morrissey
July 11, 2013
Bob, you were a true Blue Hen! You will be deeply missed.
July 11, 2013
I can remember as a player, and later as a coach at Hodgson Vo-Tech, always smiling seeing Mr. Schweitzer walk onto our field before a game. I knew that that win our lose, the game was going to be called fair and square. His love for the sport always resonated to the players. My condolences to his family and the rest of the Delaware Lacrosse Community.
-Chris Muntz HVT C/O "99"
I personally will never forget this penalty I got from Mr. Schweitzer...
"Slash to the head with malicious intent, Number 22, 3 minutes, non-releasable." -Bob Schweitzer May 1998
Pat Blankenship
July 10, 2013
Sorry to learn of the tragic loss of this good man, father and husband. Add scholar and teacher to that list, it is clear he will be missed by many.
Richard Mendes
July 10, 2013
I never had the pleasure of meeting Bob, but it takes a special kind of person to be the kind of family man he was. Clearly, he was a man of deep character as well as great intelligence.
July 10, 2013
Thanks for honoring the game of lacrosse like you did, You were one of a kind and a pillar of this sport in Delaware. Rest in peace, Mr. Schweitzer.
Harold Black
July 10, 2013
Best friend and colleague a person could have. Warm, generous, full of humor and love of life. We all will miss you and I will miss our trips to baseball games.
Tony Haring
July 10, 2013
Was very fortunate to be part of Dr. Bob's last class at Graduate School of Banking at LSU. Those that follow will never know what a treasure they are missing. Prayers for the family of the Blue Hen.
Flow Lacrosse
July 10, 2013
Hundreds of Lacrosse players have walked onto our fields. Your guidence, mentoring and friendship has made us what we are today. We will carry forward in your honor. Thank You for making a dream a reality. Gods speed.
Linda Barletto
July 10, 2013
Dr. Bob (JaBob)... We miss you so.... Your great insite and always wonderful attitude. Your MLB Fanfest Family will always miss you and always remember and honor you!
Jason Doggett
July 10, 2013
He was one of the best professors at the Graduate School of Banking at LSU. He will be greatly missed. My prayers go out to his family.
The Shipe Family
July 10, 2013
Respect is earned not given. The measure of a man is not by the number of friends he has but by the number of lives he has touched. Rest easy my friend, your journey is over. You have earned the respect of all the lives you have touched. It was an honor to know you.
Drs. Carter and Strayer Hemispherx Biopharma
July 10, 2013
Heartfelt thoughts and prayers to Mary and her family.
Nancy McGrory Richardson
July 10, 2013
Honored to always hear what a loving and generous man he was. His wife Mary was a lucky woman to have married "a one of a kind" human being.
Jay Britt
July 10, 2013
Thanks for investing in my education, Dr. Schweitzer. You made learning fun. You will be missed by many and leave big shoes to fill at the Graduate School of Banking at LSU. God speed my friend. See you on the other side.
Chris Floyd
July 10, 2013
Was fortunate to have Dr. Bob as an instructor at Graduate School of Banking at LSU. He had a true gift as a teacher and a good man.
Nina, Frank and Trevor
July 10, 2013
Heavy hearts and lots of hugs from the Warren Family (Trevor, Nina and Frank)! We will come see you next week when we get back from vacation xoxo
Brent Huckaby
July 10, 2013
I am so sorry to here of his passing. He was a joy to learn from at banking school in LSU. He will be greatly missed. He always had a wonderful since of humor. We will keep his family in our prayers.
aubrey fisher
July 9, 2013
Prof Bob, a joy to talk Flyers with and a truly interesting man. Always had time to talk small talk and caring for his wife. I enjoyed his company and humor! Your old mailman
Terry Sales
July 9, 2013
For many years at MLB FanFest, we knew you as our beloved JaBob. You were a great guy and a wonderful friend. You are missed by many and I will never forget you. Mary, our hearts are breaking as we all mourn JaBob's passing. Truly a shared loss.
Laura Coons and Caleb Weaver
July 9, 2013
The Ravens lost a true fan! You had such a giving heart. Heaven has definitely gained a new angel. You will always live in our hearts and prayers.
Kevin J. Dempsey Silverbacks Lacrosse
July 9, 2013
So many fond memories of "Doc" on and off the Lacrosse field. Memories I will cherish for a life time. My sincerest condolences to the entire Schweitzer family.
Judy & Larry Rosenberg
July 9, 2013
Our sincerest condolences to the Schweitzer family on your loss.
Mike Ayotte
July 9, 2013
On behalf of Bob's friends and colleagues at the Graduate School of Banking at LSU, and the scores of students who walked away from his classes enlightened and a tad more curious, Recquiescat In Pace....his intellect, class, common sense, work ethic, energy, humor, and innate goodness will be missed, yet treasured, always. Our thoughts are with you Mary, and your family. Gods Peace to you. May St. Peter have a ready supply of gumbo and Blue Hen peanut M&M's, and the Celestial Orioles always win the pennant....
Lynwood Pernsley
July 9, 2013
An astute and generous man who brightened many lives.
George McKinney
July 9, 2013
We'll all miss you. You have always been there for Mary. Where will we get our baseball insights now?
George & Marie
July 9, 2013
A great man, friend and mentor - I will miss you.
Janet Todd
Mike Wilbur
July 8, 2013
Man with a big heart...you will be truely missed. Love u Doc.
bob welshmer
July 8, 2013
You are the icon of a true Renaissance man. You will be missed.
Greer Firestone
July 7, 2013
Loved and respected you, Doc. A true icon in DE lax and mentor to hundreds.
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