Robert John Slinde , Jr.

Oh, Judy, Missy and Bobby and family... I am so, so sorry to hear of Bob's passing. He looms so large in my memories of growing up in the neighborhood, I can't remember a moment when he wasn't there outside with some time to talk and shoot the breeze about anything and everything or for a quick game of hoops. Even the last few times I was home for mom and dad I'd make sure to keep an eye out so I could say hello. May the many memories you have bring you comfort and know that Bob had such an impact on so many of us. It's up to us to help tell those stories and keep things bright for him and for all of you. My condolences. Chris Keller

Dear Slinde family: A moment to let you know how delightful Bob was for me! It was wonderful for us to chat as often as we did about our many shared opinions and interests. I so looked forward on our morning walks hoping we would cross paths that day. As a short haired pointer owner I loved watching his success with Buddy and felt his affection for all of his dogs. I took delight in giving him some of my own tied trout flies and had to grin at his shock at admiring how well they were done. If nothing else I told him they were nice ornamentation for his hats. That too made him laugh. I shared his regret at the loss of his 4 who Orris bamboo fly rod, no small loss. We touched upon many topics, especially those of a political nature each of us finding an appreciative audience. I too will dearly miss him, will remember him super well and share your loss. Respectively,Ken Israel,MD.

RIP Bob Slinde. It was great fun playing for you and with you on the Deep Purple Greater Madison Senior Softball team—a lot of victories, a lot of stories, and a lot of camaraderie! Charlie Zwettler