Robert A. Montgomery

Dr. Robert A. Montgmery, age 74 of Wimberley, Texas passed away in San Antonio on Saturday, July 16, 2005. Dr. Bob was born and raised in Three Rivers, Texas where he became class valedictorian at Three Rivers High School in 1947. He received his Bachelors of Arts degree from Southwestern University in Georgetown, Texas.

He continued his education, receiving his Masters degree, and later his Doctoral Degree in Educational Psychology, from the University of Texas at Austin. Over the years, Dr. Bob wore many hats-from Jr. High School teacher to serving as the Assistant Deputy Commissioner of Education for the State of Texas. Included among his favorite memories: Superintendent of Schools in Andrews, Texas; Education Service Center Director in Abilene, Texas; and Texas Education Agency Assistant Commissioner of Special Education in Austin.

After retiring from the state, Dr. Bob worked as a psychologist at the Austin State School, taught evening classes at Park College, and was a psychology professor at St. Edward's University in Austin. In all, Dr. Montgomery enjoyed over 52 years in direct service to education in the state of Texas. He was most proud of developing the Texas State Migrant Program at St. Edwards University-educating high school aged children of migrant farm workers from throughout Texas. Of the many accolades and honors that Dr. Montgomery received, the ones that he was most proud of include: Lifetime Membership in the American Speech and Hearing Association ASHA and being a Honorary Gold Key Member of the Language Learning Disability Association.

Of course, he was extremely proud of be a Lifetime Member of the University of Texas EX Student Association and Texas Democratic Party. He and his family have been very honored to present 38 Jon Mark Montgomery Scholarships given to Hays High School seniors in memory of his son and more than seven Jack and Lillian Montgomery Scholarships given to Three Rivers High School seniors in his parents' honor. Bob Montgomery enjoyed helping his wife at area craft shows where he made friends with everyone!, spending the hot Texas summers in the cool mountains of Ruidoso, New Mexico, annual trips to Las Vegas with his sister.and mostly sharing stories and laughs with his many friends and loved ones.

Bob is preceded in death by his parents, Jack and Lillian Montgomery of Three Rivers, Texas and youngest son, Jon Mark Montgomery. He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Olna Montgomery of Wimberley, Texas; daughter, Melayne Montgomery-Knezek of Austin; son, Matthew Montgomery and his partner Steve Merola of San Antonio; sister, Patsy Moyer and his nephews, Monty Moyer and Dr. Steve Moyer of Oklahoma, and Dr. Bob's "special brother", Dr. Alejo Salinas, Jr. of Hidalgo, Texas. A remembrance reception will be held following the service at the Montgomery home in Austin, Texas.