May 16, 1955 �" June 16, 2014
The family and friends of Robert Allen Prager are deeply saddened to announce his passing in San Francisco on Monday, June 16, 2014 after a short illness. Robert was born May 16, 1955 in Detroit, Michigan. He moved to San Diego in 1984 and permanently to San Francisco in 1994, the city he loved and saw as his destiny.
Robert graduated Phi Beta Kappa in 1980 with a B.A. in English from Wayne State University and attended Syracuse University as a graduate student in American literature. He maintained an active interest in American history and politics. An independent literary scholar, Robert knew and corresponded with numerous gay male writers. He was a former reviewer for the San Diego Gayzette. Usually seen notebook in hand, he pursued biographical research, including dancer and artist Chuck Arnett.
Robert is survived by his parents, Allen and Dianne Prager; his sister, Cheryl Lindner; and his brother, Richard Prager. There is a memorial service Monday, July 21 at 4:30 p.m. at Laguna Honda, 375 Laguna Honda Boulevard South.