Chris posted a condolence
Tuesday, July 13, 2021
My condolences to the Swendenhjelms specifically to Tim ( the one brother I remember) and to Rikki and Jeff, to Haley and to Lori his long time partner. And basically anybody that Bob ever befriended. Bob was a good friend to my father for a long time. I think they met in school and just all hung out over dirt bikes or something. I didn't realize it until I went to write this condolence, how much of an impact Bob may of had on my life. You see I liked a lot of what you saw when you got to meet and talk with Bob. He was a smart whitted and quick on his feet type of guy and his presence was known when he was around. He had this infectious smile on his face that just made you smile even if you didn't want to. I remember when he went to R.I.T in Rochester, and I thought it was like the coolest thing ever. Here was this huge biker that had this amazing van that was straight out the 70's 80's and he was going to film school with his girl and 3 kids. And at that age I didn't see it but I can see how much I respected the man to go after his dream and risk so much.
But of course at 11, 12, 13 yrs old you don't think of the impact that a person can have on your life. Looking back now Im glad and grateful to have met Bob and his family. And we sort of did become a family so this isnt a shocking to hear but I loved Bob like an Uncle and I won't forget those goofy ass faces he would make to get me to smile. And I will NEVER forget when Bob would fall asleep.
Sincerely Yours,
Chris Fargo
