ROBERT EUGENE IN MEMORY OF ROBERT EUGENE KYRLACH February 12, 1922 to February 23, 2012 Robert Eugene Kyrlach succumbed following his 90th birthday and after a brief illness. His lifelong companion and friend, Jean Kyrlach, and their four children Richard Kyrlach, Mona Pilgrim, Margot Kyrlach, and Millie Leahy, eight grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren survive him. Robert Kyrlach was a loved and respected science teacher at Highland High School and Sandia High School within the Albuquerque Public School District, a noteworthy career that spanned over 40 years. As an aside, many of his more faithful students knew him as the "wizard". He and Jean had moved to Albuquerque from Akron, Ohio in 1949, initially owning a small business in Albuquerque and later joining the School District. Robert ("Bob") was the founder of the Albuquerque Astronomical Society in the 1950's, which became one of the largest amateur astronomy associations in the country. Among his many interests and activities, Bob was often helpful in encouraging and assisting others in building their own telescopes with which to explore the heavens. Bob's interest and dedication to the sciences, and particularly to astronomy won him the respect and admiration of students and friends alike. Bob was always dedicated to and energized by outdoor activities and participated vigorously in rock and mountain climbing, bicycling, kayaking, and hiking, often in distant and challenging terrains. (Bob was also a member of the New Mexico Mountain Club and the Albuquerque Mountain Rescue Council.) This man of determination continued many of these strenuous activities well into his senior years. He was not one to shy from challenge. In many respects, Robert was truly a "Renaissance Man". He was an active member of the Albuquerque Civic Light Opera as both a performer and hearty supporter. Robert Kyrlach will be remembered and he will be missed. Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held on top of Sandia Crest on Friday, October 12, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. Please visit our online guest book for Bob at www.RememberTheirStory.com. FRENCH 1111 University Blvd NE 505-843-6333
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