He came to Princeton from Fairfax High School, where he was class president. At Princeton, he majored in philosophy, joined Key & Seal Club, and spent many weekends in Outing Club activities. He roomed senior year with Dennis Delafield.
Holder of a Naval ROTC scholarship, Bob spent five years after graduation as a naval officer, serving both at sea and at the Pentagon, and rising to the rank of lieutenant. He then started studying to be a doctor, but changed career goals and earned a master’s degree at American University and Ph.D. at Penn State, both in philosophy.
After teaching for five years, Bob joined the U.S. government, working in the economic development and civil rights areas, followed by a stint in the Commerce Department as an international trade analyst. During this period he married Patricia A. Howard, and they had two daughters, Jennifer and Allison.
Following a divorce, Bob married Eileen Bartscher, and they retired to Providence, Utah. Eileen died in 2020. He is survived by his former wife, their two daughters, and their families.