March 13, 1938 – January 31, 2012
Loving son of Ernest and Luella Krumm, Robert died peacefully on January 31, after a long struggle with liver cancer. A lover of the arts, and, of family and friends, with a generous heart, and great enthusiasm for life, he will be deeply missed. A resident of Redwood Convalescent Hospital in Castro Valley since 1998, after the tragic loss of his left lower leg, he continued to attend the Oakland East Bay Symphony, the movies, and shopped with the help of his ILS worker, and attended the Fellows Club with his friends.
A graduate of Fremont High in Oakland, Robert worked as a gardener, postal carrier, and cabinet-maker assistant. He trained further, with the aid of East Bay Regional Center, at Clausen House, Stepping Stones, and recently with Adult Education Technologies.
Previously to 1998, he was an avid square dancer on tour to Hawaii. He ushered at the San Francisco Ballet, and played a soldier at the S.F. Opera with Pavarotti, who took him to lunch. He participated in the S.F. Gay Pride Parade for years. He also worshipped at several churches throughout the region.
He was loved by his childhood neighbors, and by his Redwood family. He leaves behind his loving sister, Beth; his niece Christine (David) and their children Alexander and Julia; his nephew John (Korina). Also his deceased brother Ernest Jr.'s children, nephews John (Mary) and their daughter Elia; and Christopher (Anna) and their children Tristan and Tilia. His spirit lives on in his family and friends.
A memorial is planned for Saturday, May 12 at 2:30 p.m. at the Lighthouse LGBT Community Center, 1217 A Street in Hayward.