[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 68 (Thursday, April 20, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E513]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            TRIBUTE TO HONOR THE LIFE OF ROBERT F. GLOCKNER

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                           HON. ANNA G. ESHOO

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 20, 2017

  Ms. ESHOO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the extraordinary life 
of Robert F. Glockner by including in the Record the Memorial Tribute 
prepared by his loving family.
   Bob Glockner died peacefully on March 26, 2017, surrounded by his 
family. A vibrant man, Bob will be remembered for his warmth and 
generosity, commitment to his family and community, and his boundless 
energy.
   Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in the summer of 1938, he was the 
third child of Paul and Stephanie Glockner. He moved with his family to 
Oakland, California, in 1947.
   In 1956 Bob graduated from St. Elizabeth High School, where he 
enjoyed drama and sports. He served in the U.S. Army and later in the 
Army reserves.
   He attended San Francisco State, graduating in 1961 with a 
bachelor's degree in Legal Studies. San Francisco is also where he met 
his wife of 54 years, Ginger Alfs. Together, they had four daughters.
   Bob began his career as a salesman for Modernfold of Northern 
California. In 1970 he became a partner in Partition Specialties, Inc., 
serving as president before striking out on his own to found WestFour 
Construction and Whitney Investment Company in 1983.
   He did not retire but more transitioned to the role of ``Volunteer 
Project Manager,'' helping his family as well as organizations that 
were close to his heart. Bob always had a project, and many knew him as 
the person you would turn to when you needed to get something done.
   A dedicated and active member of his community, he was a member of 
the Board of Trustees for Sacred Heart Schools in Atherton, as well as 
a member of Sharon Heights Country Club, the Vineyard Club, and the 
Peninsula Investors Club. He was quick to offer his time or his counsel 
to assist a worthy cause.
   Bob loved travel, art and music. He was an avid sports fan, skier, 
golfer, and lover of the outdoors. Later in life, he tried his hand at 
growing grapes and winemaking, and enjoyed producing wine under his own 
``Four Sisters Vineyard'' label.
   Above all, Bob loved and was loved by his family. He will be 
remembered by his wife, Ginger; his daughters and sons-in-law Jennifer 
and John Whitcomb, Ellen and Fred Eder, Julie Morris, and Whitney and 
Peter Glockner Black; his 10 grandchildren, Stan, Mackenzie and Brooke 
Whitcomb, Elizabeth and Fred Eder, Kyle and Hannah Morris, and Axel, 
Jasper, and Hugo Black; as well as his sisters, Audrey Glockner and 
Mary Akey; his sister-in-law, Diane Orsellini, and their families.
   I had the privilege of knowing Bob Glockner for decades. He was a 
gentleman and a man of great faith. He loved his family and was devoted 
to his church, his community and his country. It was an honor to have 
known him and call him my friend. Because of all he did in living a 
worthy life, our country has been bettered immeasurably. Mr. Speaker, I 
ask the entire House of Representatives to join me in expressing our 
collective sympathy to the great love of his life, Ginger, their 
children, grandchildren, and entire family on the loss of a great and 
good man.

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