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2021

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Robert Kessler Obituary

Robert R. Kessler

1953 ~ 2021

Patient, intelligent, determined, dedicated, reliable, fun, modest, memorable... these are merely a few words that describe Bob. He was passionate about his job as a Professor at the University of Utah. He found ways to make light of challenges with his optimistic charm. He loved learning new things, traveling, teaching, and discovering innovative technologies. Bob made the most of life and will surely be missed.

Arrangements are entrusted to Starks Funeral Parlor. Please share your memories and photos and view with his family and view an extended obituary at www.starksfuneral.com.

If you would like to honor Bob, please consider a donation to the Kessler Family Scholarship Fund at the University of Utah, which aids the success of undergraduate students in the EAE video game design program:

https://ugive.app.utah.edu/designation/2324

The link goes directly to the giving page for EAE and your gift can be placed in memory of Bob. In the special instructions box, you can specify that your donation is for The Kessler Family Scholarship Fund.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Salt Lake Tribune from Jul. 12 to Jul. 18, 2021.

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Arturo Ordonez-Hernandez

February 11, 2024

Well, I just came across this, but I heard of Dr. Kessler's passing.

I only briefly got to know him, as I attended Weber State for my Bachelor's degree and then the U for my masters. Even though I only took one class from him, he was a great guy and I really enjoyed it overall.

It was heartbreaking to hear of his passing, but I know he left behind a great legacy with the EAE program, among all of his other contributions to computing.

RIP, Bob!

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