Robert S. Welber
Aug. 28, 1930 - Jan. 3, 2022.
He was the son of Sig and Bess Welber who owned and operated Robertson's department store in South Bend, Indiana.
Robert moved to New York city in 1952. He worked as a buyer for the store while pursuing a career as a writer, producer and director of theater. He married Dolores Welber (nee Rashid) in 1959.
He earned an MA in education and in 1971 co-founded, with his wife, the Studio Elementary School (still in operation). In the 1980s, he trained as a Psychoanalyst and helped many people through his practice. Robert was also the author of six children's books.
He is survived by his wife of 62 years Dolores, his three children Adam, Christopher and Joshua, their wives Laura, Sharon and Emily, his grandchildren Maya and Francisco, his sister Ilene Tomber and his colleague and dear friend Janet Rotter.
Published by New York Times on Jan. 8, 2022.
05/30/2023 DEC
MEMORIES & CONDOLENCES
FOR ROBERT WELBER
A brilliant man . Will always be missed . Only one Robert Welber.
Dolores, Since I lost touch with you and Robert a few years ago, it was with enormous regret that I read that Robert had left us in January. Please accept my and my family's sincere condolences. You both played an enormous part in our lives when we were neighbours in Forestburg. Please give me a call (914) 673 3356 or email at ipdvectis@gmail.com. I am now living in Naples, FL.
I was very sorry to hear of Mr. Welber´s passing. He was a kind and generous man and a fine educator.
An amazing, gifted , loving , kind , brilliant man . There is only one Robert Welber .
I was very sorry to hear of Mr. Wilber´s passing. My condolences to his family, friends, and colleagues.
I want to share my heartfelt condolences to Dolores, Adam, Christopher, Joshua, and Janet after the loss of their beloved Robert, husband, father, and lifelong friend. I wish for you a quiet time of healing, where you can reminisce and find the space to forever store those memories within. Robert was one-of-a-kind and can never be forgotten. I admired his authenticity, humor, inquiring mind, and his acceptance of all of us, foibles, quirks, and all, with equanimity. We will miss him.
Judy Landy
My sincere condolences to Dolores, Adam, Chris, and Josh, and to Janet for your loss. There was no one like Mr. Welber. He had such a kind, generous, and lively spirit and was always in the moment with whoever he was with. I hope your memories of wonderful times together help you through this difficult time. He will be sorely missed. His life and his legacy are surely something to be celebrated!
Jennifer Tarpley-Kreismer
January 9, 2022
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