Born in Joliet, Illinois in 1923 to Sam and Jenny Awe. Major Robert Walter Awe died peacefully this March in San Antonio Texas at the age of 93.
He will be laid to rest in Fort Sam Houston next to wife May O'Hara Awe, who preceded him death in 2010.
Beloved spouses Julia, Lois, and Beverly predeceased Robert, as well as his son with Beverly, Robert Lance.
Sons Aaron and Jean Paul Awe mourn his passing, as do grandchildren Michelle Awe Landre, Gabrielle Awe, Tanya Von Awe, and Matthew Awe Brannigan. Great Grandchildren are William and James Awe Brannigan, Danielle and William Awe Landre and Danny Awe Hernandez. Also mourning his loss are Matthew and Annie Colaw, his niece Jennifer O'Hara and her husband Chris Weiler, to whom he was fondly devoted.
Up until his last days Robert enjoyed playing the market, with remarkable prescience, and although he no longer traveled abroad, he maintained a keen interest in armchair travel, fine art, architecture, culture, philosophy, music, film and photography. Robert was a long time supporter of the Republican Party and supported many charitable organizations. An avid practitioner of physical fitness and nutrition, Robert was able to greatly enjoy his passion for classic cars and classic firearms into his 93rd year. But, it was his truly extraordinary collection of memories from his years of service in the US Army Air Corps and USAF that he enjoyed the most, and his stories of those memories that his loved ones will treasure the most.
A man of quick wit, endless humor, sharp intelligence, resilience, and honor, Robert was compassionate and generous. One of the greatest generation, he enlisted in the US Army Air Corps shortly after graduating from Joliet Township High School. Commissioned as a pilot in 1944, he was stationed in England and in France where he flew, among other aircraft, C47's,
Most notably delivering paratroopers and supplies during the Battle of the Bulge and the Normandy Invasion. He was recalled to service at the onset of the Korean War. Robert was stationed in Japan and flew missions into Seoul and forward combat zones. After the Korean War he served as a flight instructor for T33 aircraft, stationed in Waco, Texas and served the Air Force in various overseas locations, including Pakistan, Vietnam, and France. It was his time in Europe that, with frequent forays across France and into Italy, cemented his deep and abiding love of art and culture. The guards in the Louvre Museum knew him by name.
Independent to the end, Robert charmed all who were lucky enough to enjoy sharing his vibrant life and fortunate to receive his generous affection. Like so many of the greatest generation, his lasting legacy is the inspiration for those he left behind to live a better life for having known him. If you wish to offer tribute to Robert, please consider donating your time to mentor youth, help the elderly, support the arts in education or simply raise a glass of Spaten in his name.
He will be laid to rest in Fort Sam Houston next to wife May O'Hara Awe, who preceded him death in 2010.
Beloved spouses Julia, Lois, and Beverly predeceased Robert, as well as his son with Beverly, Robert Lance.
Sons Aaron and Jean Paul Awe mourn his passing, as do grandchildren Michelle Awe Landre, Gabrielle Awe, Tanya Von Awe, and Matthew Awe Brannigan. Great Grandchildren are William and James Awe Brannigan, Danielle and William Awe Landre and Danny Awe Hernandez. Also mourning his loss are Matthew and Annie Colaw, his niece Jennifer O'Hara and her husband Chris Weiler, to whom he was fondly devoted.
Up until his last days Robert enjoyed playing the market, with remarkable prescience, and although he no longer traveled abroad, he maintained a keen interest in armchair travel, fine art, architecture, culture, philosophy, music, film and photography. Robert was a long time supporter of the Republican Party and supported many charitable organizations. An avid practitioner of physical fitness and nutrition, Robert was able to greatly enjoy his passion for classic cars and classic firearms into his 93rd year. But, it was his truly extraordinary collection of memories from his years of service in the US Army Air Corps and USAF that he enjoyed the most, and his stories of those memories that his loved ones will treasure the most.
A man of quick wit, endless humor, sharp intelligence, resilience, and honor, Robert was compassionate and generous. One of the greatest generation, he enlisted in the US Army Air Corps shortly after graduating from Joliet Township High School. Commissioned as a pilot in 1944, he was stationed in England and in France where he flew, among other aircraft, C47's,
Most notably delivering paratroopers and supplies during the Battle of the Bulge and the Normandy Invasion. He was recalled to service at the onset of the Korean War. Robert was stationed in Japan and flew missions into Seoul and forward combat zones. After the Korean War he served as a flight instructor for T33 aircraft, stationed in Waco, Texas and served the Air Force in various overseas locations, including Pakistan, Vietnam, and France. It was his time in Europe that, with frequent forays across France and into Italy, cemented his deep and abiding love of art and culture. The guards in the Louvre Museum knew him by name.
Independent to the end, Robert charmed all who were lucky enough to enjoy sharing his vibrant life and fortunate to receive his generous affection. Like so many of the greatest generation, his lasting legacy is the inspiration for those he left behind to live a better life for having known him. If you wish to offer tribute to Robert, please consider donating your time to mentor youth, help the elderly, support the arts in education or simply raise a glass of Spaten in his name.
Born in Joliet, Illinois in 1923 to Sam and Jenny Awe. Major Robert Walter Awe died peacefully this March in San Antonio Texas at the age of 93.
He will be laid to rest in Fort Sam Houston next to wife May O'Hara Awe, who preceded him death in 2010.
Beloved spouses Julia, Lois, and Beverly predeceased Robert, as well as his son with Beverly, Robert Lance.
Sons Aaron and Jean Paul Awe mourn his passing, as do grandchildren Michelle Awe Landre, Gabrielle Awe, Tanya Von Awe, and Matthew Awe Brannigan. Great Grandchildren are William and James Awe Brannigan, Danielle and William Awe Landre and Danny Awe Hernandez. Also mourning his loss are Matthew and Annie Colaw, his niece Jennifer O'Hara and her husband Chris Weiler, to whom he was fondly devoted.
Up until his last days Robert enjoyed playing the market, with remarkable prescience, and although he no longer traveled abroad, he maintained a keen interest in armchair travel, fine art, architecture, culture, philosophy, music, film and photography. Robert was a long time supporter of the Republican Party and supported many charitable organizations. An avid practitioner of physical fitness and nutrition, Robert was able to greatly enjoy his passion for classic cars and classic firearms into his 93rd year. But, it was his truly extraordinary collection of memories from his years of service in the US Army Air Corps and USAF that he enjoyed the most, and his stories of those memories that his loved ones will treasure the most.
A man of quick wit, endless humor, sharp intelligence, resilience, and honor, Robert was compassionate and generous. One of the greatest generation, he enlisted in the US Army Air Corps shortly after graduating from Joliet Township High School. Commissioned as a pilot in 1944, he was stationed in England and in France where he flew, among other aircraft, C47's,
Most notably delivering paratroopers and supplies during the Battle of the Bulge and the Normandy Invasion. He was recalled to service at the onset of the Korean War. Robert was stationed in Japan and flew missions into Seoul and forward combat zones. After the Korean War he served as a flight instructor for T33 aircraft, stationed in Waco, Texas and served the Air Force in various overseas locations, including Pakistan, Vietnam, and France. It was his time in Europe that, with frequent forays across France and into Italy, cemented his deep and abiding love of art and culture. The guards in the Louvre Museum knew him by name.
Independent to the end, Robert charmed all who were lucky enough to enjoy sharing his vibrant life and fortunate to receive his generous affection. Like so many of the greatest generation, his lasting legacy is the inspiration for those he left behind to live a better life for having known him. If you wish to offer tribute to Robert, please consider donating your time to mentor youth, help the elderly, support the arts in education or simply raise a glass of Spaten in his name.
He will be laid to rest in Fort Sam Houston next to wife May O'Hara Awe, who preceded him death in 2010.
Beloved spouses Julia, Lois, and Beverly predeceased Robert, as well as his son with Beverly, Robert Lance.
Sons Aaron and Jean Paul Awe mourn his passing, as do grandchildren Michelle Awe Landre, Gabrielle Awe, Tanya Von Awe, and Matthew Awe Brannigan. Great Grandchildren are William and James Awe Brannigan, Danielle and William Awe Landre and Danny Awe Hernandez. Also mourning his loss are Matthew and Annie Colaw, his niece Jennifer O'Hara and her husband Chris Weiler, to whom he was fondly devoted.
Up until his last days Robert enjoyed playing the market, with remarkable prescience, and although he no longer traveled abroad, he maintained a keen interest in armchair travel, fine art, architecture, culture, philosophy, music, film and photography. Robert was a long time supporter of the Republican Party and supported many charitable organizations. An avid practitioner of physical fitness and nutrition, Robert was able to greatly enjoy his passion for classic cars and classic firearms into his 93rd year. But, it was his truly extraordinary collection of memories from his years of service in the US Army Air Corps and USAF that he enjoyed the most, and his stories of those memories that his loved ones will treasure the most.
A man of quick wit, endless humor, sharp intelligence, resilience, and honor, Robert was compassionate and generous. One of the greatest generation, he enlisted in the US Army Air Corps shortly after graduating from Joliet Township High School. Commissioned as a pilot in 1944, he was stationed in England and in France where he flew, among other aircraft, C47's,
Most notably delivering paratroopers and supplies during the Battle of the Bulge and the Normandy Invasion. He was recalled to service at the onset of the Korean War. Robert was stationed in Japan and flew missions into Seoul and forward combat zones. After the Korean War he served as a flight instructor for T33 aircraft, stationed in Waco, Texas and served the Air Force in various overseas locations, including Pakistan, Vietnam, and France. It was his time in Europe that, with frequent forays across France and into Italy, cemented his deep and abiding love of art and culture. The guards in the Louvre Museum knew him by name.
Independent to the end, Robert charmed all who were lucky enough to enjoy sharing his vibrant life and fortunate to receive his generous affection. Like so many of the greatest generation, his lasting legacy is the inspiration for those he left behind to live a better life for having known him. If you wish to offer tribute to Robert, please consider donating your time to mentor youth, help the elderly, support the arts in education or simply raise a glass of Spaten in his name.
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