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Robert Blaha Obituary
Monday July 20, 2015 Robert Anthony Blaha passed away in San Antonio, Texas. He was born on June 29, 1954 in Norfolk , Virginia. Robert was 61 years old. He is survived by two brothers and one sister, in-laws, and numerous cousins all in the San Antonio area.
Robert was a San Antonio resident almost all his life. He graduated from Robert E. Lee high school and graduated from Texas A & M with a degree in Meteorology. He spent two years in Greenwood, Mississippi with the National Weather Service and returned to San Antonio where he worked for the weather service for 35 years. His forecasting was meticulous, thorough and highly reliable. During this time, Robert received many recognitions and awards. Most prominent of these was the National Weather Service award for superior meteorology performance in 2002. Robert had an exceptional gift in that he was blessed with almost total recall of dates, times, people, places and events. This quality was greatly appreciated at family gatherings and reunions for his vast store of family memories.
Services for Robert will be at Schaetter Funeral Home in Comfort, Texas on Wednesday July 29, 2015. Viewing will be from 9am to 10 am and then a brief Catholic service will be held. Robert will be taken by funeral procession for burial in the Comfort Cemetery, Comfort Texas. The family wishes that donations in memory of Robert go to Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Comfort Boys and Girls Club, or to the charity of one's choice.
Expressions of sympathy may be sent at www.schaetter.com
Arrangements are by the Schaetter Funeral Home of Fredericksburg
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Ross Snyder
September 6, 2024
Bob Blaha owned a Volkswagen Carmen Ghia that Bob taught me to drive while I was in highschool. He graduated from Lee highschool the same year as my brother Kenneth Snyder. Bob was an older friend to me. I graduated from Lee in 1974. Bob's photographic memory for foods he ate was incredible! I'm sorry to see that he passed. I wanted to reconnect with him some time but sorry to say it never happened.
I believe his brother was John Blaha, the astronaut but I never confirmed it. Does anyone know if they were brothers?
Ross Snyder
San Antonio Texas
Charlie Liles
August 19, 2015
I was sorry to hear of Robert's passing. I first met Robert at Texas A&M, where he was a student in a class I was helping teach. Just a few years later, we worked together in the NWS office in Jackson, MS. He was always calm, easy-going, and a genuine pleasure to be around.
Ken Falk
August 3, 2015
I went to Texas A&M with Robert and attended many meteorology classes with him (Robert was TAMU class of 1976). I also worked with Robert for 7 years at the San Antonio National Weather Service Forecast Office. He was one of the most pleasant and knowledgeable people I worked with in my 33 year career with the NWS. He was also one of the nicest people I ever met. He would be so proud of the message from KKYX news (below). Til we meet again, my friend.
Margie Garcia
July 31, 2015
Prayers to the family. I met Robert several years ago at Christus Santa Rosa where he would come and swim. He always stopped by my desk and would give me forecast for the day. May he rest in peace.
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July 28, 2015
Our deepest sympathies to the Blaha family. Robert was such a wonderful person. My wife and I had many great conversations with Robert on Riviera St. in Castle Hills. Jon and Donna Baros Osborne
Joyce Boultinghouse
July 27, 2015
My sincere condolences to the family. Bob was very nice, extremely smart and always helpful. We shared many years of homeroom and classes in school. A few years back we shared the same physical therapist. Another time he got the approval and took the time to talk with my nephews about schooling and everyday life in meteorology. Bob was always a person of integrity and honor. I'm thankful we all had you as a friend, you brought us all a little sunshine. You ran the race well, rest in peace and God Bless. Class of 72'
Eileen & Tom Hoffman
July 27, 2015
Our prayers and sympathy for the loss of Robert Blaha. May all of the Blaha family find peace and comfort in loving memories of Robert.
July 27, 2015
Sorry to hear about Roberts passing. We had a good talk about the old days at Robert E.Lee Mini Reunion. He was a great guy. My condolences to the family. Rest in Peace. Rodney Anderson Class of '72
ronnie selsor
July 27, 2015
North Park Lexus is sorry to hear about Robert. His family is in our prayers.He was always so sweet when he came in. He will be missed.
Ed Gantt
July 27, 2015
Rest In Pease - Enjoy your rewards, till we meet again.
Vickie Garcia Hale
July 26, 2015
My sympathies to the Blaha family. Robert was one of the smartest guys I ever have known. May he rest in peace.
Vickie Garcia Hale Class of '72
Chrissie Murnin KKYX News
July 26, 2015
My condolences to Robert's family. I spoke with him on the phone and interviewed him for radio newscasts on many occasions over the years and he was always so helpful. He was very serious and very knowledgeable about the weather. Even though I often called when the meteorologists were extremely busy during bad weather he took the time to calmly explain what was going on without making me feel like he was inconvenienced by the interruption.
David Strahan
July 26, 2015
Robert was a great guy. Whenever I needed to know the weather for certain dates, he would send me the information. I remember his discussions on everything. I was always impressed that he built his own telescope. He was a great friend. Gods Speed Robert
July 26, 2015
Good guy. Fond memories all the way back to Nimitz.
Eva LeCroy
July 26, 2015
So sorry to hear of Robert's passing, was glad to see him at our all class reunion, nice & sweet guy .
Eva Kramer LeCroy Robert E Lee class of 72
July 26, 2015
I'm so sorry to hear aboutnRoberts passing. May His Soul Rest In Peace. To his family be strong Ribert is not far from you. My deepest condolences to all of you..
Patti Nail Robert E Lee Graduate also
Ralph Sifuentes
July 26, 2015
I knew Robert when we were both members of the ROTC program at Robert E. Lee High School. May GOD grant him rest and eternal peace.
Karen Barrett Craig
July 26, 2015
Robert was a wonderful person and proud to call him a friend. We reconnected through the All Class Reunions for Robert E. Lee High School and shared classes and homeroom together. What a sweet, dear, delightful guy. I am saddened to learn of his passing. God speed,Robert, on angel wings.
David DeFriese
July 26, 2015
Friends since 7th grade and H/S. God bless you my friend. You will be missed. Peace be with you and your family.
July 26, 2015
I am so sad to read of Robert's passing.I KNEW HIM AS WELL AS HIS WONDERFUL MOTHER WHEN I WORKED FOR CIVIL SERVICE AT FT SAM COMMISSARY FROM 1981DEC TO 2002 SEPT.SEPT.BOTH ROBERT AND YOUR MOTHER WERE TWO OF MY FAVORITE CUSTOMERS TO GREET AND LOOK AT THEIR CARDS AND VISIT WITH WHEN THEY CAME IN.GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY. ROXY L. BAYER
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