Bob, 87, died July 13, 2016. He graduated with a degree in Forestry from Rutgers University and went on to get a mater's degree from Duke University. Bob was the Hardwood Management Coordinator for Union Camp Corporation and retired in 1996.

Bob was a Captain in the US Army 1948-50 and was in the Army Reserves and National Guard from 1950-89. He was active in the Boy Scouts of America and served as a Scout Master District Commander. Bob jumped at Missoula during the 1952 season.