Robert R. Kessler
In Loving Memory
I know it's been a while since he passed, but while I only knew him for a short time, he is one of many instructors who I'll definitely never forget. The one course I took from him and Ryan Bown (Rapid Prototyping) was more challenging than I thought because every week or so, we had to create a small slice of a game based on a different theme, using whatever framework/engine they wanted us to use, and many of us were still very new to Git so that made sharing source code even more fun. One of my favorite memories of Dr. Kessler was in our EAE lab; I saw him walking down the stairs and someone was talking about another student who also goes by Bob, but someone called him "Asian Bob" As soon as he heard, he stopped for a moment confused and said "Asian Bob?" before he finished walking down the rest of the staircase. I'm not sure if he ever figured out who Asian Bob is.
Julie, you and Bob bring smiles to my children's faces when they speak of fun hikes to the Mickey Mouse house. Bob's childlike joy will be long remembered.
Dear Julie & Family,
We we’re very sorry to hear of Bob’s death. Our deepest sympathy to all your family. We were/are happy to be very good friends from the time you were a young OR nurse at LDSH & Bob a graduate student in computer science. It has been a delight to have followed his superb academic success from graduate student to Chair of the Computer Science Department at the University of Utah. His successful Development of the EAE Graduate Program brought significant recognition and prestige to the University of Utah. We enjoyed rooting for the Runnig Utes Athletic teams for many years with you two. The loss of Bob at such a young age is truly tragic to everyone who knew him. We pray that memory of good times may sustain you in your time of grieving. Our love to you and all your families.
To Bob's Amazing Family: I am so sad to learn of Bob's passing. Sending my deepest sympathies to you all. You are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. May you find peace, comfort and much love in your many wonderful, cherished and happy memories. Bob was such an amazing man, and I am so lucky I had the priviledge of working with him. He was so caring and he truly loved working with students, faculty and staff at the U. He loved everything about the University, and it was fun to see him at football games and such. He was a truly wonderful and talented man and a wonderful friend, and I will miss running into him on campus. He will be missed by all who knew him. Sending love and comfort to you all at this time.
Dear Julie,
Deepest condolences from myself and my family. Bob was the nicest guy I knew, and I was fortunate to have known him since I was hired at the U. Bob's passion in everything he took up was apparent. He is leaving behind the EAE program that is ranked #1 - what an amazing legacy! I am sure our many fond memories of Bob will continue to give you and your family the strength.
Sincerely,
Ganesh
Dear Julie, my heart is broken for you and your family. I am so sorry he got sick and died so young. Life is so precious-I am so glad you were able to do the things you did with each other and am so sorry things got cut short. He was such an amazing man and I know he will be dearly missed by you and your family and certainly by the staff and students at the University of Utah. Please know that I and the staff here at IMC OR send our love and condolenses to you and your family. I so badly wish you could have had many more good years together. It just is not right nor fair. He was a trooper to try new therapies and hopefully what was learned will help to develop cures sooner than later. As you know the sun rises each day and life continues on regardless of our losses and pain. It will get a little easier over time I promise. God Bless you and your family, sincerely, Gina Gramer