Sad news

[George Wilmes]

I'm grateful for the few opportunities that I had to meet Bob at the Siouan
conferences, and for the legacy that he left in each of you. Thank you all
for growing in Bob's light and becoming the people that he was so proud of.
May your many fond memories of him bring you peace.


On Tue, Feb 25, 2014 at 8:04 PM, Randy Graczyk <rgraczyk at aol.com> wrote:

> 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
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> 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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