Bob was a kind and good man.  Thoughtful in word and deed.  I knew and worked with Bob at EPA and always admired how he carried himself and worked with people even in difficult times.  Blessings to all of you in his family.  Glenn Passavant

Bob.  One of the good guys.  Friendly, kind, and gracious.  You are missed.  

Remembering Bob as a kind and caring man whose demeanor in one-on-one interactions was enjoyable and uplifting and in professional settings was pleasant yet focused on constructive and positive outcomes.    He is missed. 

Thanks to Bob's family for sharing him with us--a person so full of light that you couldn't help feeling good whenever you were with him and saw the twinkle in his eyes.  One thing I'll invariably remember when thinking of Bob is how hearing his trademark happy whistling echoing in the halls would always bring a smile.  The world is better because he was here.

Bob had such a genuine interest in people.  Bob knew me… before I knew Bob.  I spent my pre-school years living on Lakehurst Lane, just north of the lab.  At the time, little did I know about our wonderful next-door neighbors, the Larsons.  It wasn’t until twenty-some years had gone by that I got to know him as an adult – when he interviewed me for my first position in OTAQ.
I feel so lucky to have spent several years working with Bob in our small group of friends as the Climate Technical Team (which ultimately became TCD).  His positive presence and cheer literally radiated from his office.  Bob made those days some of the happiest times I can remember in my career…
Next to the definition of kindness in the dictionary, they would be wise to add a picture of Bob.  His heart must have been made of pure gold.  Bob’s kindness lives on, in all those he touched.  His beautiful character is something we should all aspire to imitate… although nobody can match.  
Chris, Matt and Annie, my deepest sympathies to all of you and your families.


I really loved working with Bob over many years at the EPA.  I can't recall a single conversation with Bob that I didn't leave feeling enlightened or in a better mood.  He was a good friend and co-worker to all of us. 

My condolences to the family for the loss of one of the most wonderful humans I have ever met. I started at EPA on Bob’s birthday in 2004, just 7 days after my own birthday. We became friends instantly, I called him “Bobeeeeee.” Bob was one of the first people to comfort me after my Mom passed away, also in 2004, I don’t think he knew how much impact that had on me- my true Angel. We talked about his family often and he was genuinely interested in hearing about my life too, we also talked about our collective injuries, we did! I will miss Bob terribly, I will treasure my memories of him always, I am blessed to have known him. My thoughts and prayers are with the family. 

To the Larson family,
I worked with Bob at EPA for many years, and when I would walk past his office he was often humming or laughing while talking on the phone. Bob loved his work because of his strong concern for and commitment to  the people around him. He made everyone smile.  He will be missed.
With deepest sympathy,
Trish Koman


I wanted to give my deepest condolences to Chris, Matthew and Annie on the loss of Bob.  He always welcomed us into his home and greeted everyone with a smile and a funny dance or anecdote/statement.  I always loved Bob's energy and his sunny disposition.  I will miss him but not as much as I know all of you will.  May the Lord keep you in his care as you recover from your loss.

Love,

Arvon L. Mitcham

Dear Family of Bob,
I liked Bob from the start and I worked for him the last 10 years of my stay at EPA.  I was a senior, not a federal worker but he treated me like he would any and every other person.  When Certification Div. folks wanted me to work full time and I declined, Bob said (in effect) "we have to save Betty" and he asked me to come work for him,.  Of course, I accepted.  Very often I'd go into his office, sit down and tell him a joke.  Whether he liked it or not, he always laughed heartily.  I guess my best words to describe him are, he was a really nice guy!  I know all the folks at EPA will miss him and after working with and for him for 22 years, I surely am sorry that he passed at such a young age.  My condolances are with you Chris and kids.  Betty Jo Stendel

This is the way I remember the early days of EPA comradery. Too many not with us any more, but still alive in our memory.

Bob was one of my first supervisors when I joined EPA . His caring attitude and astute and insightful demeanor inspired me.
My wife and I cherished the out-of-office times we spent with him and his family.
His passing is a great loss to Karen and me, greater than I can express.

Bob was a really good person - full of kindness and good humor.  He worked to make the world a better place both in the present and for the future.  Inspiring.  
I'm thankful to have known him.  
My heart goes out to his family.  

Dear Larson family: Like so many at EPA, I was shocked and saddened to learn of Bob's passing. More than most people one meets, Bob was so full of life and joy all the time, it is hard to imagine he is no longer with us. Bob would pass my office each morning on his way to his, and unfailingly would pause to wish me a good day. Regularly, he would come and plop down in the chair in front of my desk, and we would exchange tales of the exploits of our children, a favorite pastime of each of us. He contributed greatly to the cause of cleaner air for all,  mentored untold numbers of young engineers and scientists eager to make the world better, and made EPA a wonderful place to work. He left a positive and lasting legacy that will long be remembered. 

I was very saddened to learn of Bob's passing.  My deepest condolences to Chris and the family.  I met Bob (and Chris) in 1973 when Bob and I were both young engineers at EPA.  Toward the end of my time at the agency, I had the pleasure to work for Bob in the Certification Branch.  He was a fun person to be around, a great mentor and always helped and encouraged me.  Rest in Peace my friend. 

It was a pleasure to have known Bob.  Always cheerful, looking out for everyone.  He is already, and will always be, missed.

Ted

I had known Bob for 47 years as both a colleague and a friend.  We met at EPA in 1974 and he later became my supervisor and my mentor.  We experienced the early days of the Agency together.  We both built our families and had common friends.  He always conducted himself with the utmost integrity, but with a sense of humor and perspective.  I remember “borrowing” his 1970 Corvette for four years.  I also remember the two of us on a work trip to Germany in the 1980’s when we visited all of the major German manufacturers that took us on thrill rides on the track with their fastest cars.  We visited the still divided West Berlin and gazed over the Wall.  In the later years when we were in separate organizations, Bob always came and sat down at my desk to joke and talk.  I will miss Bob.  I have never met a finer person.

Whenever I think of Bob, I get a smile on my face – perhaps because Bob always had one on his. He made everyone feel welcome and of interest to him – and, most of all, that he was their friend. 

I was among those of us who were lucky enough to work alongside Bob for many years, hearing him whistle down the hall, following him to whoever was having a food-related event of some sort: he always knew the best places to graze. Although we worked together for decades, I can’t think of a single time that I saw him angry – he was unfailingly his pleasant self, even throughout the tough times. It always made my day better if he were to swing by my desk and sit down for a little chat about life; it was a pleasure to hear his happiness about his family, even as he mostly asked about mine. 

Chris, you and Bob were so good together, such gracious hosts, and always welcome at any event – and not only because you usually came bearing the most delicious brownies. Bob was one of the nicest people ever, and the world was better with him in it. John and I are so sorry for your loss. 


I am very sorry to hear about Bob's passing.  My sincere condolences to his family.  It was a great pleasure to work with Bob at the EPA.  I also have fond memories of him singing, whistling, or humming as he  strolled through the office.  He would typically stop by my cubicle for friendly ribbing about MSU vs UM football and basketball (since I'm a MSU alum), which was always fun.  Bob showed that he very much cared about the EPA and the people who worked with him (and for him), and he was a great example for us all.  He will be greatly missed.  My thoughts are with his family in these difficult times.  Take great care.

I am so sad to hear of Bob's passing and extend my deepest sympathies to the family and friends surviving him.  I agree with what many of his EPA family have already said: Bob was one of my favorite people at NVFEL.  His positive energy always made my day!  Not only that, but he bestowed upon me something no university ever did; he upgraded my MFA to a PhD, always calling me "Doctor Dave" whenever he passed in the hallway or as we waited for the microwave to bing in the lunchroom.  Bob was also my boss for a while and was one of the best managers I've ever worked for.  He will be missed.

I am so sorry to hear of Bob's passing. My heart goes out to his family during this difficult time. Bob was a wonderful colleague - compassionate, hard working, and always ready to cheer up others when things were challenging. He was a very special part of the EPA family!

My Deepest Sympathies to all  Bob's Family and Friends, of which he had many.  Bob was a fantastic person and Colleague.  He was fun to be around,  compassionate and a true professional.  I had the pleasure of knowing Bob for 3 decades but really came to know him during my final 12 years at EPA .  He became an honorary Greek in my eyes so I dubbed him Bobby Larsonopoulos.  We worked on a number of programs and projects together and he always made work Fun. We will all miss you Bob.  As we say to those who depart us, May Your Memory Be Eternal.  God speed.

I was lucky to have known Bob as I worked at the EPA in the cubicle right across his office from 2006-2011. Bob took me under his wing and was the kindest and most caring  "Boss". I have many great memories of him, singing "Oh What a Beautiful Morning", his whistling down the hallway, and just his infectious smile. I remember traveling with him several times a year to meet up with our Washington D.C. coworkers and even had the pleasure to visit Brazil with him (he was a trooper when we got stuck in  the Atlanta airport for a whole day after missing the outgoing flight)! We were biofuel buddies for sure! Bob, you will be truly missed. <3 My sincere condolences to your family during this time.

Bob was quite a guy.  He was very likeable and treated others with respect.  It is often said that you are remembered by how you made people feel not what you did. If this is true, and I think it is, Bob will be well remembered by those he touched in life. I worked with Bob at EPA for over 30 years and always found him to be caring and helpful and a fun guy to be around.   Blessings to his family. We are all less now.

 

I was one of many people at the EPA who crossed paths with Bob who was a caring, sensitive, wonderful man.  

Although Bob and I didn't work together while I was there, I knew he was revered by all who knew him.  He had a great sense of humor,  was a kind man and a true gentleman to everyone he met.  

God bless you  Bob.  Thanks for the good memories. 

My condolences to the Larson Family. I hope your best memories of Bob sustain you.

My sympathies to Bob's family at this sad time.  Bob really brightened my day whenever I saw him at EPA where we worked.  He would honk his horn at me on his way to work when he passed me on my bike - unless I was on the bridge.  He said he was afraid that a beep would startle me and that he'd feel really bad if I fell into the river!  I got a laugh out of that.  I really miss him!  May your memories of him comfort you during this time of loss.
  

Very sorry to hear the news of Bob's passing. We never worked together but I remember his smile whenever we crossed path's at the EPA Lab. 
Our thoughts are with the entire Larson family during this difficult time. 

Bob was one of my favorite people at work.  Once he retired, I always enjoyed seeing him at EPA events from time to time.  He always made a point to greet me with warmth and affection.  

It was always clear that his family was his joy and he mentioned you often.  I am glad he retired when he did so he could spend more time with family.    

He was a kind person who spent his career making the world a better place, and I will miss him.

I first met Bob when I came to OTAQ roughly 14 years ago. He was very helpful and gracious in helping me navigate in a new organization. I will always be thankful to him for helping me in this time period. Bob was a big proponent of biofuels. I can remember Bob always saying: "Its really cool. You put some seeds in the ground and you get a fuel that you can run your car on". Bob was a great co-worker to associate with. We always had a "good laugh" while working together on various projects in OTAQ. I was saddened to hear about his untimely passing.

I remember Bob getting recognized for his longtime volunteering for Habitat for Humanity.  I didn't work with him all that often, but enough, that I was surprised that he kept it on the DL.  That kind of volunteering in silence shows that he was humble as well as committed to the love of humanity.

I am so sorry to hear of Bob's passing. He left us way too soon, and he will be missed. I worked with Bob at the EPA for many years. He was kind to all and  would walk around  daily to share a smile, a laugh and a good story with us. Bob was truly a good guy and a shining light for us. all. Very kind and always welcoming to others. I'll miss him.  Patty (Klavon) Felix 

The passing of Bob Larson leaves a hole in my EPA heart.  I will always remember him as smiling and happy.  It was a pleasure to work with him.  Rest in Peace, Roberto.

I wish to express my sincere condolences to Bob's family.  He was a wonderful person and there are many of us who will miss his good humor and his kindness.  I worked with Bob at EPA for 15 years.  Bob was a Deputy Division Director when I was hired, and he was one of the people who interviewed me for my position.  Bob served our nation for over 40 years working on numerous programs to reduce air pollution and improve the quality of life for millions of people.  Bob would sometimes join a small group of us walking from the office to the lab for coffee in the morning.  The walk wasn't about the coffee.  It was about comradery and starting the day off with a smile.  Whenever I met Bob in the hallway or walked past his corner office, that smile and a kind word or his quick wit was always welcome and it helped many of us get through the day with a bit less stress.  I will miss Bob and so will the many friends he made at EPA over the decades that he served with us.

I worked with Bob at EPA for the last ~8 years of his career. Bob was always quick with a good story and a happy song to celebrate the arrival of lunch break. He had a talent with the written word (we called it "Larsonese") and always insightful questions. He often plucked articles from the tall (very tall) piles in his office and dropping them at my desk to read, including one time a certificate for me that he kept safe for 6 years (!). He was a good and decent person who made life better for everyone around him (no small feat). We will all miss Bob a great deal.

My wife and I worked with Bob for about 30 years.  Never once heard him raise his voice or saw him treat anyone with less than kindness.  He was a true gentleman in every sense of the word.  Also, his commitment to his work saved many lives -- not many people can say that.  It was a privilege to know and work with him.

I worked with "Bobby" for a number of years at EPA, celebrating the successes and getting through the travails.  He was a good friend through it all and someone that I always looked up to for how to do both work and life the right way.   I was so looking forward to continuing to flip burgers for him at the annual ASD picnic and continue to pick up little bits of wisdom from him as he joked with me about something or other.   His passing leaves a big hole as I know you feel much more deeply than I.  I wish you and all the family God's peace.

Bob was a sweet, kind t and gentle man.  I would see him several times a day as he took exercise-wake up strolls pass my desk. 

 I will always remember the pancakes he would make for us - yum and his lovely wife.  Most of al I will always remember Bob.

May we all be comforted by the wonderful memories of our dear 
                                                     Bob Larson

Although I never worked with Bob at EPA, he always had a smile and greeting whenever I saw him. Even with that sly sense of humor, he was a gentleman through and through. I'm very sorry for his passing, and hope that memories of him provide his family and friends with comfort.

I would like to send my deepest sympathy to the family.  I work at the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), where Bob worked for many years.  At the EPA, Bob conducted his work with dedication and outmost professionalism, and made many contributions to the mission of EPA.   But what I will remember the most is Bob's demeanor.  Bob graced us all with his endless and infectious smile and I will always remember him whistling around the building and his selfless way of stopping by and asking about our well-being and our families.  Bob shared and spread his optimism and happy demeanor throughout the office, impacting all of us in ways that will live in our memories forever.   I appreciate getting to know Bob and the many memories that come to mind today.  

Bob Larson was kind, generous, fair-minded and easygoing.  He had a sly sense of humor and disarmed others with charm as often as he did with his engineering logic.  Bob knew the names of everyone; he was a born diplomat in the best sense of the word.  Bob was thoughtful and loyal to people, institutions and ideas that he loved.  Bob always treated others with respect, and although he was somewhat private, he spoke with love about his wife Christine, his children, and especially his grandson Oliver, of whom he was inordinately proud.  I met Bob on my first day at EPA and will miss him as a colleague and as a person whom I very much liked and admired.  Bob lived an honorable life and his family can be proud of his achievements and his character. 

I worked with Bob at the US EPA for nearly four decades. We did not work on many projects together, but he was one of the nicest and most dedicated people I have ever met and helped make EPA a great place to work. He was everybody's friend. As an EPA engineer, he made a huge contribution towards reducing vehicle pollution and improving the quality of the air that we all breathe. 
Bob interviewed me the first time I set foot at the EPA laboratory, along with the man who would later be my first boss. My story was that they both wanted to hire me very much and that my future boss "pulled rank" on Bob. Bob's story was that neither wanted me very much, but they had to hire somebody, so they drew straws and my future boss lost. I suspect Bob was right, as he usually was. And he had a great sense of humor and wonderful laugh.
Bob will be remembered and will be missed.

Bob Larson interviewed me for my first job at EPA and I was proud to call him a colleague over the next decade.   He had a wonderful sense of humor, was kind to everyone, and worked tirelessly to improve the environment at EPA. He was quick to credit others and humble about his own achievements, well-liked by virtually everyone.  I am better for having known him and grateful for his cheerful spirit, even in the face of adversity.  Thank you to Christine for sharing him with us all those years.

My deepest sympathy to Bob’s wife and children in his passing. I worked with Bob since 1974 at the US Environmental Protection Agency and kept in touch with him since his 2016 retirement. Besides being a co-worker, Bob was a close friend. He was always positive and upbeat meeting challenges with competence/dignity. He will be missed more than words can say. 

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Robert Larson

21 junio, 1947 – 26 febrero, 2021

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