Very sad news- passing of a fellow collector

[slidekellyslide]

Very sad news....I only had one deal with Bob throughout the years, but it was nice that he thought of me when he ran across the Lincoln postcard.

Condolences to his family...I don't think Bob was that old, and I think he had some young kids.

[brianp-beme]

I never had contact with Bob, but I remembered that he posted an original poem in one of the 'Bruce' threads (that Bruce sure brought out the eloquence in many of us) that I thought was quite bawdy, fitting and clever, so I thought I would track it down and post it here so we could share a little bit of his joviality...rest in peace.

Brian


Whilst swimming in the sea of mediocrity.
We came upon a penultimate she.
Unbeknownst to me, in truth, she was a he.
Puzzled, I asked “are you a low life musketeer?”
This brought upon him/her a gasp but not a tear.
He/she sighed then replied,
“No, I come from the Isle of Woman.
Where all are ex-cons, liberal drug users and micro minded villains.
And we look for those in kind, equally obtuse,
Akin to Bruce, are keen of the caboose,
And take pleasure making the unwashed rail.
Whilst adding two more, and twisting even more tails.
Alas it is late, landfall is far.
I must hasten now to my favored Kosher Sushi Bar,
SoSueMe.

[Wite3]

I am so shocked and sad about this. I knew Bob pretty well from the local Southern California scene. Bob often would find interesting Phillies for me or T205s. I bought one of my blank backs from Bob at the very last Hollywood Park Show I went to. He was a classy guy who knew his cards. He was a collector and a dealer and enjoyed both very much. I hope his wife and kids are okay and all my condolences to them and the rest of his family.

Joshua Levine

[Rich Klein]

But frankly; anytime a member of our community leaves; he (or she) can never be truly replaced. Bob will be remembered and that is a great testament to him and may he rest in peace

Rich

[ethicsprof]

very sad news.
my deepest condolences to family and friends.

in sympathy,
barry

[Vintagecatcher]

Very sad to hear of Bob's passing. I often visited his site. In addition to card collecting, he also shared my passion for trout fishing. Here is my Kleinow T204 that I got from Bob.

My prayers are with Bob and his family.


Patrick

[uffda51]

I didn't know Bob well but I knew him through ebay dating back to 1999 and met him twice in recent years at the National. I bought several cards from him. A great guy who will be missed. My condolences to his family.