Sad news

[Rory Larson]

I'm stunned and heartbroken to hear this.  Bob spent so much time discussing points of grammar with me, both on the list and privately.  Most of what I know of Siouan linguistics, I owe to him.  He was a rock, and an inspiration.  His knowledge was incredible, and he shared it generously.  I can't even say how much I will miss him.

Rory


From: Siouan Linguistics [mailto:SIOUAN at listserv.unl.edu] On Behalf Of David Kaufman
Sent: Monday, February 24, 2014 2:01 PM
To: SIOUAN at LISTSERV.UNL.EDU
Subject: Sad news

Dear all,
It is with much sadness that I let you know that Dr. Robert Rankin has passed away.  I don't have any further details at this time, but I can pass on more info once I know more.  The Kaw Nation was just contacted within the last couple of hours about his passing.
I am extremely grateful that I got to visit Bob a couple of weeks ago.
Sincerely,
Dave

David Kaufman
Linguistic Anthropology PhD candidate, University of Kansas
Director, Kaw Nation Language Program
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