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Robert Buhrman Obituary
Robert Alan Buhrman passed away peacefully April 13, 2021, at Highland Hospital in Rochester, NY, at the age of 75, with family by his side.
Bob was a much-loved and devoted husband, father, Papa, teacher, mentor, and colleague. He was born on April 24, 1945 in Waynesboro, PA and grew up on the family farm in Smithsburg, MD. He had a long and distinguished career as a professor of applied and engineering physics at Cornell University, and served in many administrative positions at Cornell, including ten years as senior vice provost for research. Those who knew him will miss his wisdom and wit.
He was predeceased by his parents, Theodore Favorite Buhrman and Helen Willard Buhrman, his brother Jerold, and his stepmother Mildred Buhrman. He is survived by his wife Karen, daughters Kristina and Susannah (husband Aaron), son John (wife Joslin), five grandchildren (Noah, James, Robert, Abigail, and Margaret), brother Donald (wife Dianna), and Jerold's wife, Anna Mae.
Interment will be private. A celebration of life will be held at a later date in Ithaca, NY. If desired, memorial contributions can be made to the Wilmot Cancer Institute in Rochester, NY.
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Jessie Conlon
December 18, 2021
Karen - I have only just learned of your husband's passing. My very deepest sympathy. It is a difficult adjustment to lose the other half of you. I speak for all of us - your Class of 64 classmates.
Allan MacDonald
July 28, 2021
Bob Buhrman embodied everything that is good about science. His lectures at workshops and conferences are unforgettable - filled with skillfully communicated insight, honesty, and humility. We have lost him too soon.
My condolences to the Buhrman family.
David Tanner
May 11, 2021
I was a fellow student of Bob's at Cornell in the late 1960s and early 1970's. He taught me everything I know about making ultrasmall metal particles. We wrote one paper together that still is read (and cited) from time to time, almost 50 years later. His work will be remembered for may years to come.
I am deeply saddened to learn of his passing and send condolences to his family.
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