Sad news

Wed Feb 26 02:04:56 UTC 2014

Bob was a scholar and a gentleman, and I learned so much from him about Siouan languages.  We will all miss him--may he rest in peace.

Randolph

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From: David Kaufman <dvkanth2010 at GMAIL.COM>
To: SIOUAN <SIOUAN at LISTSERV.UNL.EDU>
Sent: Tue, Feb 25, 2014 12:10 pm
Subject: Re: Sad news

Update: I spoke with Bob's wife Carolyn last night.  Bob passed away about 3:15 yesterday (Monday) morning at a hospital in Kansas City.  He had been taken into emergency last week because of bleeding in the brain.  Turns out the bleeding was caused by tumors found in his brain from the metathesized prostate cancer.  They could no longer do kidney dialysis on account of this, and they knew then that it was only a matter of time.  His body is being cremated. Carolyn is doing quite well under the circumstances.  She said she may have a memorial service for Bob at the University of Kansas, but nothing definite has been arranged yet.  I'll let you know when I hear anything further.

Dave

David Kaufman
Linguistic Anthropology PhD candidate, University of Kansas

Director, Kaw Nation Language Program

On Tue, Feb 25, 2014 at 10:59 AM, Mcbride, Justin <jtmcbri at ostatemail.okstate.edu> wrote:

Does anyone have any word on any memorial arrangements or funeral services? Several of us probably live close enough to attend without experiencing too much travel hardship.

On Tue, Feb 25, 2014 at 6:26 AM, Iren Hartmann <wipamankere at hotmail.com> wrote:

I am still in shock! These are truly terrible news! There is so much more we needed to learn from him. Bob Rankin was one of the most humble, generous, knowledgeable and brilliant scholars I know. A real loss to all of us. Siouan conferences will never be the same again.

My thoughts are with his family in this difficult time.

- Iren

Date: Mon, 24 Feb 2014 14:01:02 -0600
From: dvkanth2010 at GMAIL.COM
Subject: Sad news
To: SIOUAN at listserv.unl.edu

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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