In Memoriam: Robert (Bob) G. Baltes '53

Robert (Bob) G. Baltes '53 died Nov. 2, 2020 in Tigard, Ore., at age 95. Baltes worked at Swift Meats before starting his career as a chemist at Blitz-Weinhard Brewery where he worked until retiring at 65. He met his wife, Emma “Elaine” Furby '53 while at Pacific, and they married in Hillsboro, Ore., after dating for two years. 

Baltes is survived by his two children; Steven and Richard; four grandchildren, Tara, Erik, Stephanie and Rikki; two great grandchildren, Kalyn and Jameson; two brothers, Mike and Dick; and nieces Mary and Theresa.