Robert A. Highsmith

We are deeply sorry for your loss ~ Gunderson Funeral Home - Madison

Bob’s Dad and mine were brothers. The Highsmith family when we were growing up was a close unit. I’m son to be 83 so Bob was a little older than I am now when I was about 11 or twelve and Bob was a couple years older, I fancied myself as a boxer. We were at Grandma and Grandpa Highsmith’s house for some family get together. There were boxing gloves and Bob and I put them on for a little cousin sparing. I was a little cocky about my boxing abilities and as we started, I was dancing like Mohamed Ali when threw a right that hit me square on the nose. I saw stars for a few minutes and my boxing career was over just like that as I was being tended to by Bob and his older brother Ron. Cousins never let another cousin suffer!

I am so sorry to hear about Bobs death. Prayers to the family.

My deepest sympathy to the family at this sad time. I must say I had the pleasure of meeting this wonderful person. Robert, I will miss your NFL Football name on the boards. Karen, I loved coming to your Arizona home for a cookie or two. Karen, hold on to the wonderful memories you have, I know to be many. Blessings, Linda Genty

So sorry for your loss Karen. Sharon and I are thinking about you. All the best to you and family.