Celebrating the life of
Robert Adam Blum
September 07, 1927 - January 04, 2014
SAVANNAH – Robert Adam Bob Blum passed away at his home Saturday, January 4, 2014.
Born September 7, 1927 in Midland Park, NJ, he was the son of Gustave and Florence Bennett Blum. Bob spent most of his young life in Ridgewood, NJ before embarking on his professional career. In 1947 he accepted a position at Walden Publishing, NYC, then headed their Chicago Field Office. In 1964 he joined Advance Transformer, a division of Philips Electronic, where he was Regional Vice President of Sales until his retirement in 1989 when he moved to Savannah and The Landings.
Bob is predeceased by the mother of his five sons, Doris McLean Blum, his parents, brother Roy, and grandson, Jacob.
Surviving Bob are his wife, Ann Elwert Blum, sons, Richard Kerry, Robert Helene, William, Randolph Debbie, and Jeffrey; Ann's children, Mark Leslie, Lisa, and Gary Lorye; sixteen grandchildren; and two great-granddaughters.
He was a kind, warm gentleman who enjoyed his family and friends thoroughly. He had a passion for Alaskan fishing, golf, the stock market, and Notre Dame football.
Sincere appreciation is given to the staff of Hospice Savannah for the care afforded to him this past year.
A Memorial Service will be conducted by Rev. Jim Giddens at 11:00 a.m., Saturday morning, February 8, 2014, at Skidaway Island United Methodist Church.
Contributions in Bob's memory may be made to Skidaway Island United Methodist Church, 54 Diamond Causeway, Savannah, GA 31411 or to Hospice Savannah, P.O. Box 13190, Savannah, GA 31416.
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Bob, we will miss you at lunch. You are a damn fine man. Eric and Carolyn Hobday
- Eric Hobday, Savannah, GA
My deepest sympathy to the family of Robert A. Blum for the loss of your dear loved one. May you be comforted by the words of Isaiah 25:8, 'He will swallow up death forever. And the Sovereign Lord Jehovah will wipe away the tears from all faces.'
- Annie Thomas, Snellville, GA
Our condolences to the Blum Family. George and Martha Madole
- Martha Madole, Libertyville, IL
Bob, we will miss you at lunch. You are a damn fine man. Eric and Carolyn Hobday
- Eric Hobday, Savannah, GA
My deepest sympathy to the family of Robert A. Blum for the loss of your dear loved one. May you be comforted by the words of Isaiah 25:8, 'He will swallow up death forever. And the Sovereign Lord Jehovah will wipe away the tears from all faces.'
- Annie Thomas, Snellville, GA
Our condolences to the Blum Family. George and Martha Madole
- Martha Madole, Libertyville, IL
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
