Bob grew up in the western suburbs of Chicago and earned a Bachelor of Science degree from UIUC, followed by an MD at UIC, followed by a 3-year pediatric residency in Ann Arbor, MI. He spent 2 years as Medical Officer in the Navy in Newport, Rhode Island, and then returned to Champaign-Urbana as a pediatrician at Christie Clinic. Bob was diagnosed in 1996 with multiple sclerosis, which encouraged a retirement earlier than originally anticipated. Sue and Bob have been happily married for 52 years. We especially enjoy visits with our 4 adult children, their spouses, and our 7 grandchildren. Bob enjoys time with friends and meeting other people. His woodworking shop is my favorite place to be, even as projects are smaller than the desks and tables, and rocking chairs I used to build.