Robert Saxe

June 24, 1944 - July 7, 2023 Robert Saxe, PhD, beloved husband of Deborah C. Saxe, Esq. and father of Elizabeth Sara Saxe and Emily Jane Saxe, has passed away peacefully. He was a generous and loving husband and father and was treasured by all who knew him. His presence and heart created a safe space for others to be who they truly are without judgement, and is the gift that will forever keep on giving.

Robert loved his family, music, humor (especially "Dad" jokes), learning, and keeping physically fit. He played the viola, ukulele, charango, and guitar, and sang in a barbershop quartet. While at UCLA, he was a member of the original Mariachi de Uclatlán, a student group dedicated to the performance of traditional Mexican music. He was curious about the world. A constant reader, he was interested in almost everything. Until he was diagnosed with stage 4 renal cell carcinoma in 2016, he hiked in the San Gabriel Mountains, ran marathons and other races, and was a barefoot runner.

Robert was born in Washington, D.C., and grew up in Downers Grove, Illinois. He moved to California with his parents and siblings during his senior year of high school and graduated from Santa Monica High School. After receiving his PhD from UCLA, he ran his own marketing research company (Saxe Research) until he retired in 2004. He lived in La Canada, California, for more than 30 years.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to City of Hope.