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Robert Dunkel Obituary

Robert (Bob) Dunkel Nov. 14, 1921 - June 27, 2011 Dear friends and family of Bob Dunkel, Our dear friend passed peacefully in his home in Tam Valley on a sunny Monday afternoon with his daughter and step daughter at his side. While Bob was ready for his journey to end, those of us left will miss him. Bob will be remembered always as a kind and gentle soul who dedicated his life to helping others. Bob was a WWII veteran of the 77th Infantry, a dedicated teacher of English and Humanities at SF's Balboa High School, a loving father, grandfather, and a dear friend. A memorial will be held for Bob at his home this Saturday. For more information please contact [email protected].

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Published by San Francisco Chronicle from Jul. 12 to Jul. 13, 2011.

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July 22, 2011

Mr. Dunkel was a wonderful man, teacher and mentor. I am sorry for your family loss.
Catherine Pacheco
Class of 1975
BalBucs.net webmistress

July 15, 2011

Mr. Dunkel was one of my English teachers at Balboa many years ago. I still remember him with fondness and respect for his many years of service to students. That is a worthy life. My sympathies to the family.

Shari Welch Wohlstattar

July 14, 2011

I was truly sorry to read about Bob's passing, and I extend my sincere condolences to his family. I taught with Bob at Balboa High School for many years and always respected his great teaching ability and his countless efforts to hep his students. He knew how to relate to his students and was instrumental in helping many of them to succeed in life. He will be sorely missed.
Don Hofvendahl

Dolores Machado-Carrillo

July 13, 2011

Because of him I've enjoyed the world of books. He will be missed.

Barclay Bates

July 13, 2011

Bob Dunkel was a good guy, a teacher with integrity and compassion. He will be missed.

Carol Persico

July 12, 2011

Mr. Dunkel was my favorite teacher in HS! I am glad taught at Balboa and my regards go to his family.

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