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ROBERT A. WOEBER  1828 Kent Road Pittsburgh, PA  15241  Bob's Biography January 13, 2018, Bonita Springs, FL Honor Roll, Home Room VP, Lantern & Log Photographer, Printing Squad, Traffic Squad

March, 2019 - Boy I miss you Bob! - Bill Erdman

WOEBER, ROBERT ANDREW, Sr., age 87, passed away peacefully on January 13, 2018, in Bonita Springs, FL.  Bob was born on August 15, 1930, in Avalon Borough, Pittsburgh.  Bob was raised in Mt. Lebanon, where he graduated from high school in 1948.  He attended Duquesne University and graduated from the University of Pittsburgh in 1952 with a BBA degree.  He served with our army in Korea and was discharged with the rank of Captain.  Bob was made General Partner of Arthurs, Lestrange & Company in 1965, where he served as CEO for 25 years.  He has long been active in industry affairs, having been President of the Pittsburgh Securities Traders Assn. and elected to the Board of Governors of the National Securities Traders Assn.  He served on that Board for 10 years and was elected the first Chairman of the Board in 1973.  In 1977, he was designated "OTC Man of the Year" by the Over-The-Counter Securities Review.  In 1979, he was elected to the Upper St. Clair School Board.  He was named Governor of the NASD/NASDR from 1995 through 1997.  In 2005, he retired from Arthurs, Lestrange & Company and joined Hunter Associates, Inc. as a Senior Investment Advisor.  In 2010, he was elected to the Board of the Achieva Family Trust.

Outside of his profession, Bob enjoyed woodworking, golf, travel, and spending time with his wife and children.  Bob is survived by his beloved wife of 57 years, Mary Margaret (Margy); his four children, Robert A., Jr. (Michelle), Linda Louise (John), James Lawrence (Michelle), and John David (Lauren); and his loving and adored grandchildren and great- grandchildren.  A funeral will be held on Saturday, January 20, 2018, at St. John Capistran Church in Upper St. Clair.  If you wish to make a donation, in lieu of flowers, the family suggests the American Heart Association.

From Bill Erdman:  For 21+ years Bob and I have maintained this web site - He reported, critiqued, scolded, praised and supported me in this project.  A unique bond was created unlike any other.  Not many people have the opportunity to work in this type of environment.  As a result he and I came to know more about the Class of '48 than anyone else and we collected "stuff" about many of you reading this. 

Greatest disappointment we both had was the number of Classmates that didn't share their lives with us all.  Many thought they had to be famous or highly successful but Bob and I didn't care as we weren't either.  Those that didn't share lost out, those that did gained something special - a little glimpse of each other.  I discovered that Bob was a caring, fun, serious and goofy guy.  I grew to love him, warts and all.

Bob, as I moved you from Active to Deceased, I cried in sorrow for the loss and for the friendship we had.  I'll see you later when it is my time Bob, keep a light on for me.

Bill <><

In drag	Wanted Poster	40th Reunion
45th Reunion (Same picture series!)	50th Reunion (Same picture series!)	50th Reunion

50th Reunion	At Bud Stevenson's (deceased) 70th Birthday Party How come Bob ages but Margy doesn't?
Jackie Gardner Conklin & Bob	Margy & Bob with Donna Kae Simmons Thomas 55th Reunion
60th Reunion - Is anyone listening?	"Startled Deer" and Margy @ 60th

Bob, Kae Simmonds Thomas and Margy / Margy and Bob
at 65th Reunion

My last communication with you was in November of 2014 when I shared my OP-ED to the then surviving members of Congress after the mid-term election wherein, in effect, I warned them that the patience of the voters was wearing thin and that there probably would be a reaction in 2016 if they did not rid themselves of this polarization and start to serve the people who elected them.  Apparently this was to be the case, given the frustrating choice that we faced this November.  At the risk of alienating a few of my classmates, I am thrilled with outcome.

Trump would not have been my choice, but we had to decide between a criminal sleezebag and an apparent nutcase.  I opted for the apparent nutcase because he had to deal with the congress whereas, in my view, his opponent either controlled or ignored the congress. The more the liberal mainstream press attacks him, the more I like him.  It is my hope and belief that he will turn out to be what this country needs as an antidote to this crushing liberalism.  Even if he does not, he has already saved our Supreme Court.

I really need to come out of my shell, don't I?

As to my current condition, if anyone cares, I'm getting older.  I fell twice this past summer.  Both falls involved 8 weeks of rehab.  Given the fact that I fell twice while standing on my feet, I have come to the rather obvious conclusion that I have to stop riding a bicycle.  I can do it, but the risk is not acceptable, so I have bought a Trike and am currently adapting myself to it.  It is not easy at first, but we Krauts are a stubborn lot.  We seem to ignore the fact that we have never won a war.

I hope that all of you will have a happy and healthy New Year and I hope to see a lot of you at our 2018 reunion. - January 2017

Bob makes it to the big time!
Pittsburgh Press, November 10, 2014:
Voters’ message is that leaders must start doing the nation’s work

I would like to share my take on Tuesdays’ election results. The message sent was not a mandate to the Republican Party or a belief that it has the answer to what this country needs and/​or the ability and talent to fix it. It’s a strong message saying that what has happened to this country’s world reputation, its economic leadership, is totally unacceptable. It expresses frustration at the deterioration of the quality and integrity of leadership, and the bickering and nonfunctioning government.

The message does not favor the Republicans over the Democrats. It says “OK, you think you can do better. Here’s your chance. You have two years to get this country at least started on the correct path. It’s time to start being responsible legislators, to start meaningful dialogue with your counterparts across the aisle and to start finding common ground. We want leadership! We want our country’s reputation restored! We want it, we deserve it and we will get it sooner or later. In two more years, we’ll decide whether we think you hear us. We don’t all intend to be passive anymore.”

We are a very diverse people, always have been. While we disagree on many issues among ourselves, we can be very united when it comes to protecting our freedoms and requiring effective government from those whom we elect.

I suggest that those who were elected take this message seriously,  ROBERT A WOEBER SR, Upper St. Clair

Bill, after our reunion last August, which I felt was a great success, Margy and I got back to normalcy.  I still work at my investment advisory, ( 60 years as of May first) and we both stay quite active.  In late October, we flew down to Bonita Springs in Florida for four weeks.   We came back for Thanksgiving and Christmas and then drove back down in early January.   We were really glad to miss the winter weather here in Pittsburgh, but we're also glad to be back for "Spring ?”  We're still playing golf (mostly 9 holes) and doing Pilates.   We're also enjoying our family, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.  I've taken on a new hobby:  pen making.  I'm still making clocks, but in Florida, I don't have the equipment that I have here, so I make pens.   I had to buy a new car in December and it has been a major challenge learning to drive it.   It is a computer with tires.

I thought you might like to know that Sherwood Richardson (deceased)  and Peggie moved to Florida about a month ago.   They bought a home in Estero, just north of Bonita Springs.   Skip said that it was "gut wrenching” to leave their home here, but apparently they both like their new digs.  I believe that Skip should be more mobile there.   I certainly hope so. 

I spoke with Bud Stevenson (deceased) today and he has had a bad  case of Shingles since the end of last November, but expects to go back to work in a couple of weeks.

Best, Bob – May 2014

I received a plaintive, sad phone call from Bob this morning.  Poor guy was under 8" if new snow and lamenting the fact that he had to stay indoors.  He was not receptive to the news that it was in the high 70s here in Florida.  His other concern was that we have not heard from nor can we reach Tom Arganbeight (deceased) - If you have any news about him please let us know.  December 28th, 2012, Bill Erdman (Email address)

Hi Bill!  Last April, I told you that Margy and I were planning to go to France and take a riverboat cruise down the Rhone through the wine country.  Well, we did it and it was wonderful.  We flew to Paris and stayed there for four days, a little too long for my taste, but Margy loves the place.  We took a high speed train down to Lyon and boarded a riverboat that sailed down to Avignon and Arles. (Through 12 locks.)  Then we sailed back to Lyon, took the train back to DeGaulle airport, flew back to Pittsburgh via Cincinnati. (Worst part of the trip, 11 hours in total).  We use Tauck Tours and I can highly recommend them.

So far, both of us are in pretty good shape (comparatively).  We attended the "pre-reunion" evening of the class of '51's 60th reunion at St. Clair Country Club, September 15th and got to see some old friends........old, but not as old as we are.  Bud Stevenson (deceased) and Bob Nungesser (deceased) were there too.

Right now, I assume that we will have a 65th reunion, but whether we will have it alone or with the class of '47 is still up in the air.  Bud Stevenson (deceased) has been talking with Jerry Scherer (Deceased, Nancy Eckenrode's husband), but I haven't heard anything yet.  Bud and I and Bob feel strongly that we should continue to use South Hills Country Club, but apparently some of the '47ers like St Clair.  I feel that St Clair Country Club is too pricey and we have had very good luck with South Hills.  More on that later.

I'm still going in town two days a week and working from my home the other three.  I have about 60 clients yet who still believe that I have the inside track on intelligent investing............God love 'em............God help them.

I hope that you are both well and pray that you stay that way.

Best, Bob - October 2011

April 2011 - OK Bill, I can't stand hearing you plead!   Margy and I returned from Florida a week ago Wednesday.   We came back early because one of my misguided grandsons asked me to be his sponsor at his confirmation.   How about that?  An ex Episcopalian is asked to be a Catholic sponsor.  Apparently the presiding Bishop was not aware of this potential travesty.  Anyway, the kid was confirmed.   I wanted to give him an old Crucifix, but Margy made me give him money.  I am enjoying being an octogenarian with all of my bionic inserts:  two metal hips, a couple of screws in my left leg and an artificial aortic valve in my heart, not to mention several other surgical miracles.  My golf game is improving to boot!    I am looking forward to our 65th reunion (and hope to make it).

Margy and I went to Barcelona last July with our daughter, Linda, and her family.  It was sorta nice to be invited.   We had been told that Barcelona was worthwhile and we loved it.  We took a seven day cruise from there down along the French and Italian coast and over to Majorca and back.  Margy and I had reserved a Mini Suite so that we all could all get together each afternoon and/or evening.  The cruise line overbooked the Mini Suites and offered us an "Owners' Suite" for a very reasonable price.  I have never seen such suite on board a ship.  We had a balcony overlooking the bow and another one along the side.   There were three rooms with butler service and complimentary wine and fruit. (In the old country, I'd probably be harvesting grapes, stuffing sausage or milking a goat).   It was a wonderful experience and the three grandchildren were appropriately impressed.

Margy wants to see  Paris again while we're able so we're planning to go there in September and take a river cruise down through the wine country. (Notice I said "planning").  Margy asked for and got, a Rosetta Stone software program and is brushing up on her French.  (She keeps mumbling something about needing some help from Miss Zahnheiser).  

I keep in occasional touch with Tom Arganbeight (deceased), Bud Stevenson (deceased), Mary Murrie Hardy, Anne Mosites and Sherwood Richardson (deceased) , and they all seem to be hanging in with the rest of us.   The girls look particularly good.  Well, that's about all I can think of at the moment.  I still go to the office downtown a couple of days each week and cover some remaining clients, whom I have apparently convinced that I am their last hope for intelligent investing.  (I've told them that Warren Buffett and I graduated from different schools together.)

Stay well, Bill.  We need your free services.  Bob

October 2010 - Since you obviously miss hearing from me, I thought I'd send you an update on the life of a semi retired classmate who is trying desperately to get accustomed to being 80 years old. (I don’t feel 80, whatever that feels like.)

Y'know, notwithstanding all of the spare parts that I carry around with me, my golf game has improved.  Of course it had a lot of room to improve.   Margy and I were invited by our daughter, Linda and her family to join them on a trip to Barcelona and a 7 day cruise of the French and Italian Riverias.   We were flattered that the three grandchildren were excited about having their grandparents along on their first trip to Europe.   We had a blast! (I'm attaching a picture of one of my more exciting experiences along LaRambla - Editor note: click to enlarge and see if you can tell which one is Bob)).  I signed up for a mini suite on the cruise so that we could have a gathering place.   The day before we left, the cruise line called and offered us an "Owner's Suite" upgrade as they had oversold the mini suites.  Being of sound mind, we accepted and I wish you could have seen the place.  In addition  to the size and ambience, there were two balconies, one overlooking the bow and one on the side.  How's that for getting lucky?   It was a wonderful experience.   Margy is now back in her choir and playing golf twice a week...............I'm back at the gold tees .........about once a week.

I'm still going in town to the office twice a week and working the other three days at home.  I am vainly trying to figure out where this market is going and why, but so far it is doing far better than I would have expected.   Hope you all are staying well.  Best, Bob

P.S. We see Anne Mosites Miller and Mary Murrie Hardy occasionally.   They both look wonderful and seem to be active and happy.    We see Sherwood Richardson (deceased)  a lot.   He has some physical issues, but is always upbeat and pretty active.  He's a wonderful guy and a great friend. 

Bill and Tom (deceased), I apologize for not being more "in touch" lately, but life has been quite active over the last few months.  (I suppose that I should thank God for that)  I visited the site this morning and found that I'm pretty "behind the curve" on recent input from class mates.   Bill, you are still doing yeoman work!   Thank you.   Tom (deceased), I'm glad to hear that you are doing well.   I'd like to hear more about the progress with your leg.

Last August, Margy and I drove to Rhode Island, via a couple of nights in the Poconos, for a wedding of a "grand Nephew".   I had not been in Newport since I was nine years old.   It was a wonderful trip.   A week later, I tripped over a threshold going into a club house during a golf outing and broke my leg.  (Tibia plateau for those of you who understand anatomy). 

  I spent 2 months in a wheelchair and one additional month in a walker.   I started walking again in early December.   We spent Christmas in Pittsburgh and drove to Florida via Cincinnati at New Years.  Back in November, we adapted a year old puppy from a shelter in St Clairsville, Ohio.   She is part Golden Retriever and part Whippet.   Amazingly, she took the trip to Cincinnati and Florida beautifully,  Since we arrived, we spent a couple of weeks taking care of several problems that awaited us here and I have been training my repaired leg to get back to my version of normal.  I'm back on the golf course, but I've finally moved to the gold tees. I really hated to give in to that.

Hope you and your families are well.

Best, Bob - March 2010

Hi Bill,   Margy and I came back to the Burgh on April 5th and have been on a fast track ever since.  Our youngest son David and his two daughters moved from Juneau, Alaska on October and were living with us until we got back from Florida.   The girls are nine and ten respectively and are enrolled in the Eisenhower Elementary School here in Upper St Clair.   They are beautiful girls.  They seem to love their new school and are doing well.   They moved out a couple weeks ago and Margy and I are slowly reclaiming our home.

I have been getting back into harness at the office and with my other activities.   I joined the board of Achieva last summer.  Achieva is an organization that advocates and supports mentally and physically handicapped people of all ages.  My main function is advising on investment of organization funds. (Interesting time for that, right?)  I've also gotten involved with a state economic education program that encourages the inclusion of the Stock Market Game in the local school system.  The program has been extremely successful and well received by the students.  Margy is quite involved in some charitable activities and her latest love is our church choir.

All in all, we are both managing to stay well and quite busy.
Best, Bob – May 2009

Bill and Tom (deceased),

Just a note to thank you both for making our 60th Reunion a real success.  Bill, your suggestion for Saturday at Mt Lebanon Park was excellent and was very well received - Even though you almost didn't make it.   Everybody loved the web site, and I believe a lot of them will use it now, even those who couldn't make the reunion.

Tom (deceased), your efforts were extremely important to the success of the reunion.  You were missed at the reunion itself, but everyone knew and appreciated how much that you contributed.

I fully intend to keep in touch.  Best, Bob – August 2008

I'm too young to be a Great Grandfather!  July 2008

December 2006:  Hi Bill !  Once again, I want to thank you for keeping this class together and bugging us to "stay awake"  You are one of a kind.

My last communication told you that Margy and I were going to Ireland with 3 other couples for a golf trip.   Well, we did go to Ireland and while having dinner the first day, we learned that my brother Tom's (Class of '46) wife died suddenly while they were in Canada .   I got one round in on a course from Hell before we flew back for the funeral.   The good news was that Tom and Jean had had their second, third, and fourth grandchild in May and June.  Tom's oldest daughter, Kathy and her husband adopted a Korean baby in October and Tom went to Korea with them to get the child.

Margy and I went to Florida the last week in October and came back last week for Thanksgiving and Christmas.   We expect to head back on New Years day. (We brought a lot of great weather back with us which has lasted for over a week.)

All of my spare parts (hip and heart valve) are working well.   I expect that I'll have to replace my right hip before too long, but not before this one drives me crazy.  Thank God Margy and I are still active and in pretty good shape.   I still work three days a week while in the "Burgh" and six half days in Florida.   I had occasion to fly to L.A. a couple weeks ago on business, and spent an overnight with Dick Davis (deceased).   He is retired now from his medical practice and lives in a beautiful home with his daughter Beverly in Claremont.   Dick and I sort of grew up together and were fraternity brothers at Pitt.   We had a great visit.  I wish you and your family a blessed and Merry Christmas and happy and healthy New Year.  Best, Bob

October 2005:  Last transmission was last January I believe. (I was younger then and remembered more)   Seriously, this has been very busy and eventful year.   For reasons that I wont bore anyone with, I decided to leave Arthurs,Lestrange & Company in August and to join the firm of Hunter Associates.   Dave Hunter and I have been friends for over 50 years and he asked me to join him.   After a great deal of thought, I decided that I didn't want to retire, and accepted his offer. (Life begins at 75).   I really like the new firm and the people in it. I work my own hours.   Margy and I just got back from Portugal and Spain where we took a 2 week tour.  It was a great experience. (I only took 300 pictures)   Our second son, Jim is engaged to a "girl", one of whose sons is the quarterback for Mt. Lebanon.   He is a great talent and has been courted by several colleges.   Margy and I are back to spending Friday evenings at the stadium.   It hasn't changed, but the kids sure have.  It sure is nostalgic though.  Best, Bob

June 2006 - Well, Erdman, you have again shamed me into breaking my silence. (Something that I am not known for)  My last contact was last October when I had changed firms.  Now, I have successfully convinced everyone that a three day work week, when I am in Pittsburgh, provides my optimum performance.  I have to assure that I don't become a "workaholic".

 Margy and I came back to the "Burgh" in early April in time to enjoy a beautiful Spring.  (We should have gone back for May and June).  We have determined that we both prefer living in Pittsburgh.  Living in Florida during the Winter months has a lot to recommend it, however.

 We expect to go to Ireland in August with three other couples for a private golf trip. When one plays golf like I do, it's best to keep it private. 

 Seriously, we have both been blessed by being in reasonably good shape.  Also my older and younger brothers are still with us, which is yet another blessing.

 Stay well and maybe we'll put a 60th Reunion together.    Best, Bob 

January 2005:  Hi Bill,  I thought that I'd let you know that instead off driving to Florida, I decided that I'd rather go to Presbyterian Hospital and get a new Aortic Valve.  They did  the job on Jan.13th and let me out on Jan 19th.  All's well, but I'm weak and can't drive for 4 to 6 weeks so Margy and I are getting to enjoy the cold snowy weather here in Pittsburgh.  We hope to head south in mid to late February.  By that time, we'll be closer to spring.  Bob

December 2004:  Another year has passed since I last communicated with our web page.  For this, I apologize.  2004 was a mixed bag.  Some nice "uppers" and a few "downers.  Hey, we're still here.  That's got to be an upper.

Margy and I spent 3 1/2 months in Florida. (January to April).  We did not go anywhere last summer as we were pretty well involved in getting settled into our new home.  We love it!  It is our first new house and one that we designed for our life style.  In July, I flew our youngest son, David and his wife and five children down from Juneau, Alaska for a five day visit.  It was wonderful, but it was also quite a logistical exercise.  I rented an apartment for them to stay in and a seven passenger van for them to get around in.  We had a professional photographer take pictures of each family and one of the whole clan.  (I hate hiring a professional photographer.....it hurts my ego)  The children had never been east of Washington and California, and they seemed to love "the Burgh".  Incidentally, how about those Steelers?

We finally sold our old house in November.  It took a year, but we genuinely like the people who bought it.  It's a good thing since they live only forty feet away!  We had a very nice Christmas (now that everybody has gone).  Margy and I wish you all a very happy, healthy and trouble free New Year.

July 2003: Margy and I enroute from Anchorage to Seward and our granddaughter, Nikki, who we took with us, in front of the Mendenhall Glacier in Juneau.

Click to enlarge

December 2003:  Well, on December 2nd, Margy and I moved into the new house. ( A forty foot trip)   I took the week off and we worked some very long days to make the move.  It is an entirely different life style and we love it!  We are about 75% out of boxes at this juncture, but the place is very livable.  Yesterday we put up two Christmas trees while God poured 8 inches of snow on our place.  I must admit that the scene is beautiful, but I still don't like snow.  I have a very nice study on the main floor and a first class workshop in the basement. (Margy lets me have total control of the garage too.

Seriously, we love the one floor living and the openness.  We hope to head south around the second week in January.

We wish everyone a wonderful and blessed Christmas and happy, healthy and prosperous new year.  Best, Bob

June 2003- I really don't know how long it has been since I sent any information, but in order to keep Bill Erdman off my back, I am sending this update: (Bill's note:  It was before the Internet was invented)

Margy and I have been spending our winters in Bonita Bay, Florida.  Since I have not yet retired (although I do a fair imitation of one who has), I come back to the "Burgh" once each month during our stay in Florida.  We have wanted to find a place here where we could live on one floor, but were unsuccessful, so we are building a new home in our side yard.  It is quite an experience, but it should be completed by November and we are looking forward to moving in.  We will put our current home of 31 years up for sale later in the summer. 

We are going to Alaska next week for our youngest son's wedding.  David has been living in Juneau for 6 years and has no plans to return to the lower states.  I'd say he wants to be away from his parents, but he calls every other day.  We talk to David more often than we do to our other three children, two of whom live here in Pittsburgh.  I wonder if there's a message here.

Other than that, I am spending a lot of time trying to coordinate a 55th reunion.  We now expect at least 60 classmates.  I would love to make that 75 and possibly we will.  We really need to hear from all who expect to attend.  Best to all, Bob

April, 2002:  Margy and I got back from Bonita Bay last Monday.  I'm glad to be back. (I'm not sure how the office folks here feel.) 

Had dinner with Sherwood Richardson (deceased)  and Peggie Friday evening.   It was his 72nd birthday.   I didn't know he was that much older than I.

I got a call in Florida from Bud Stevenson (deceased) who wanted to know when we're going to have a 55th reunion.   I told him that I didn't know that we were, but if we did, it was going to be a rather small affair.   Sherwood Richardson (deceased)  opined that if we did, it should be at a nice place without music and seating that would permit all to move around and visit.

I'm open to suggestions and would really like to know if anyone would come.

Hope all is well, Bob

Note from Bill <>< - If the get-together was around August 10th or 24th, Kay and I would probably be there.  The small, talk encouraging setting would be welcome.

December, 2001 (Revised, December 2005):  Well, 2002 is sneaking up on us and in a month from now, Margy and I will be heading south for the winter.  (My E-Mail follows me)

I really dunno whether we are going to hold a 60th reunion or not.   I have no idea of how many classmates would be interested in coming if we had one.  Some classes have stopped at 50 as it wasn't very well attended.   I have not spoken to any of our "committee" about it so I don't know what their thoughts are.   If there was enough interest, we could have one, but I, for one, would want to know if it would be worth the effort.   Lemme know your thoughts below.  Best,  Bob

August, 2001:  We've been out of touch for a couple weeks.  Got home Sunday from Europe.  We had gone to Nice and surrounding environs for four days and then on a seven day cruise to San Tropez, Cannes, Corsica, Sardinia, Portovenere, Italy, Villefranche and back to Nice. 

We were on a small cruise ship called the Seabourne Goddess that caries 108 passengers.  We had a great time, but are glad to be back. (There are fewer Frenchmen in Pittsburgh.)  Bob

August 14th, 2000:  I note that the last epistle was a year ago this month.  It's hard for me to comprehend that anyone would care about what I have been doing over the last year.  (Even my wife doesn't.)

Since I am too young to retire.....I haven't.  There are people at my firm who don't really agree with this, but it is pure jealousy that drives their warped opinions.  I confess that I have slowed down a great deal, but I still show up at the office regularly.....except when something important prevents it.  (Golf, travel, etc.)  

Last year was a memorable one for Margy and me.  We went to The Homestead in October and Boca Raton in November.  In the old country, old fogies like me would be hoeing potatoes and milking goats instead of traveling.   We went to Florida in November for an SIA annual convention and then drove over to Bonita Bay to sleep for the first time in the condo that we had bought the previous March.  It was a real thrill!  

We came back to Pittsburgh for the holidays and then drove to the Outer Banks for New Years. (A free invitation from one of our friends).   Being of sound mind, we didn't drive back to Pittsburgh but went on to Florida and stayed from January 3rd to March 31st.  We fully expect to do it again this winter, but hope to stay longer.  

We attended a business meeting in Tahoe in April and another one in San Francisco in early June.  We spent time in Carmel ( one of our favorite places) and Big Sur.  Since this year is our 40th anniversary year, we took a cruise to Bermuda in early July to revisit the scene of the crime.  The hotel, The Castle Harbor, where we stayed on our Honeymoon is now closed.  What a bummer!  We had a great time though.  

Yesterday, August 15th, I crossed the line to 70.   It's a holy day, but it was my birthday before it was a holy day.   (My mother-in-law, God rest her, doesn't want to accept this fact) (That it is a holy day or that you are 70?)

Margy graduated in July with a BS in Business Administration; something that she has wanted to do for a long time.  I'm pretty proud of her.  I doubt strongly that I would do such a thing this late in life.  ( She is, of course, is MUCH younger than I.....if you don't believe it, ask her.)

I have gotten pretty addicted to digital photography this year.  It is quite a different thing than what I have been doing most of my life.  I highly recommend it though.

Margy and I went to the Kash Herron Hibler's viewing this evening.  Tom Hibler (deceased) was there.  I haven't seen him since high school.  He lives in California, north of LA and is retired  from TRW.   Jim Griffith (deceased) and Wally Thompson (deceased) were there also.   Wally has a new titanium aortic valve.  (Lucky him)

Bill Vetter (deceased) came to Pittsburgh, for some reason in early August and we had lunch at the William Penn Hotel.   It was nice to see him again and we did a lot of reminiscing. 

Best to all.  And now, Erdman, quit bugging me.   Bob Woeber

August 1999 note:  Hi Bill !  I've just been looking over the web page, something that I have not had very much time to do this summer.  I doubt that any other class has anything like this.

Margy and I went to Scotland for 6 days in July and then spent 10 days   in Ireland.  A great trip.

I have been extremely busy handling a conversion of correspondents for the firm. (Don't ask! It's too complicated and you would be bored anyway.  Suffice it to say that it has spoiled my golf game.... the extent to which it could be spoiled.

I think that I told you that Margy and I bought a place in Bonita Bay north of Naples last March.  We hope to spend some time there next winter instead of in Pittsburgh.  We haven't spent a night there so far but will go down to see it in November while we are in Boca Raton for an annual convention of the SIA.

I thought about you two last evening while we were on the river on a boat much like the Majestic where we all were on Sunday after the reunion.  It's still a great ride.  The firm rented one of the boats for an evening cruise for all of the employees.

Hope you are all well and happy.   Best, Bob