We would make our way down to he and his pals cabin in Cooks Forest after the Barn meeting and sit around the fire pit (and eat any leftovers! They made the best food!) He always welcomed us and had great stories to tell, many about how much he loved his little girl ❤️

Sending prayers. Paula Sandher is my husbabd Ryan's Aunt. We had our wedding at the Camelot in November 2008. You dad was amazing every step of the way. He chatted with all of the guests as they went through the buffet line. So many people to us how nice and funny he was. I saw him on a few other occassions after that. Such a good man. I am so sorry for your loss.

Mary, what an absolutely wonderful father you were blessed with! He made me smile and laugh every time I saw him. He was generous and kind. And the best times in the lacrosse concession stand would be when it was his turn to help out and he would always make something fabulous (and he was the only one who got away with not wearing those awful plastic serving gloves!) Or when he made pasta for the homecoming booth and everyone wanted to know what smelled so good. He shared his talents wherever and whenever they were needed. A truly wonderful guy! Hugs to you and the rest of your family.

I went to high school with Bob, not really friends but knew each other. About 12 years ago I was at the Camelot for an event, coincidentally where my wedding reception was 20 years before to the day. Bob recognized me right away, and while working, he came up to me and introduced himself and we talked about people and things from years ago. He was such a caring, friendly and genuinely nice guy and you should be proud to be his family. Peace, love and good memories to you all.

I am so sad. I'm a blast from Bob and Katie's past at the London Grille. Bob and I recently reconnected and my last conversation with him was in January. He was so optimistic as he prepared to leave the hospital. We worked hard and played hard in those days at the London Grille and after hours at the local watering holes. We joked of challenging each other on the golf course if I ever made it back to the area. Bob was the best, funniest, most caring and accommodating chef I ever had the pleasure to work with and I wish I could have met his family because he was such a proud Dad. We shared stories about our kids and our current lives and chatted about old employees and where they are now. I live in Colorado and if any of you get this way, please let me know. You have a place to stay. I wish you all peace as you grieve your loss of a great man taken way too soon from your lives. Best wishes for remembering and healing.

Dear Mary,
Your Aunt Mary Anne just called me to tell me about your dad's passing. I thank you for setting up this page so that we who loved your father can share with your family the love we had for him. Having heard the news of his death, I felt compelled to tell the world what he meant to me. Your forethought has given me and many others the opportunity to do that. I met your dad thru his time as the Diamond Run head chef. I can still remember the day I told him I had the pleasure of knowing all his siblings. Meeting him completed the circle. We talked about everything --life, family, loss, commitment, children. He was a dashing figure in his blue chef's coat which matched his blue eyes. Your family has experienced a lot of loss in recent years.. God bless you. I will remember you and your family in my prayers.

I cannot begin to tell you how much I love your father. From the day I met him on my journey, I felt like he was my personal cheerleader. he was like that for EVERYONE but had a way of making you feel like you were #1 and special. His bigger than life personality made me laugh, made me think and helped me learn how to give and to love. He is one of the most giving people I have met and the world has lost someone very special. He leaves behind a beautiful legacy in the people he has helped because he taught them to help others in turn. I remember speaking many times in my first couple of years and he was always there sitting in the audience. He heard me over and over but always came to help make me feel comfortable. When I left the area he came to say good bye at my farewell party. I cried but knew that he was part of the reason I had the strength to go anywhere in life. He was an angel to me and I am heartbroken. God bless you and your family. This has to be terribly sad for everyone. But I am grateful he went to the big meeting in the sky knowing he was loved so very much.

He always possessed the gift of laughter. In the kitchen he was a wizard! Was so kind to me. God's grace be with you Mary. Such a blessing for you to share this love with all of us as you went on this journey with your dad. Thank you! Love Mary Ann

Your dad was the best CVE dad around! His joking ways, kind words, & smile would light up the school! He always gave hugs & told us how wonderful we were and thankful he was that we taught his kids! Your family was blessed to call him your dad! Remember all the good times you had with him & forget the past few months that were simply unfair! May you all find strength in God & one another to continue on for he would only want that for all of you! All my love! Mrs Richard❤️

Mary, we are so sorry for your loss. Your Dad was one of those "bigger than life" characters that will not be easily forgotten. I hope all those good memories you have of him...all the laughs and funny stories....will help you through this time of sadness.