Robert Charles Hemmeter ’55

"A BALDING TEDDY bear with a Santalike disposition," writes a former student, "Hemmie's presence was always friendly. He was a pillar of knowledge and compassion." Bob Hemmeter died suddenly at his home in Montclair, May 25, 1990. He was dean of the faculty at Montclair Kimberley Academy. Surviving are brothers George and Gilbert.

After a stint in advertising, Bob taught history at the Punahou School where he wrote musical shows for the Honolulu Community Theater. After joining the faculty of Montclair Academy in 1962, he devoted his life to school and community. He was president of the mental Health Center of Montclair, headed the history department, led tours to Europe, and inspired generations of tennis teams to several championships.

John Kidde'57, speaking at his funeral, said, "Hemmie was about friendship and understanding, about teaching and commitment to community, about talent, humor, compassion and integrity ... May his humor, friendship, and positive spirit be with us from now on."

The Class of 1955