Bob graduated from Lincoln High School in Vincennes, Indiana. He married Karen Bisel on December 24,1957. Although both were native Hoosiers, Bob and Karen were from opposite ends of Indiana and did not meet until they arrived at the Indiana University their junior year where they were both active members of the Wesley Foundation. At IU, Bob earned his medical degree in Internal Medicine, specializing in Endocrinology and Metabolism. Bob and Karen first came to Texas where Bob was on detached Air Force duty with NASA. Then, in 1968, Bob finished his residency and joined the faculty of the Department of Internal Medicine at UTMB Galveston. He did thyroid research and taught medical students for 25 years. In 1983, Bob entered into private practice in General Internal Medicine, specializing in thyroid disease and diabetes. Being able to focus on patient care was the most fulfilling part of his career. He was truly loved by his patients; he was "always on call" and made himself available whenever his patients needed him. He retired in 1997 and moved to Lake Livingston.

Photography was an important part of his life. In his own color darkroom studio, he developed, printed, matted and framed photographs, later graduating to digital technology. He exhibited and competed in both the Galveston Art League and Livingston Art League. He had 4 individual exhibitions at UTMB and was one of five artists honored at a New Artist Exhibition sponsored by the Galveston Art League. His appreciation for the beauty and spirituality of nature is evident in his photographs taken from his travelsaround the world, including places such as Australia, Italy, Greece, Turkey, Canada, Costa Rica as well as Colorado, Alaska, Hawaii, Yellowstone National Park and the Grand Canyon.

He loved experimenting in the kitchen and often successfully copied his favorite restaurant dishes. He appreciated a variety of musical styles. Besides playing baritone in his high school band, he also played in a small German band. After retiring, he was a member of the Livingston Area Community Band. Sailing at the Galveston Boat Club every Sunday after church as well as fishing on Lake Livingston were important activities he shared with his family. He also enjoyed playing tennis. He volunteered for and served as president of the Friends of Murphy Memorial Library. He was a member of both "Boots and Babes" and "Levis and Lace" square dancing clubs. He was an avid bridge player beginning back when Bob and Karen learned to play bridge together in college. In Livingston, he progressed to duplicate and participated in local ABCL competition. He was a "kind partner to his life partner."

Bob was a voracious reader and a member of the Food for Thought Book Club. He had an insatiable quest for knowledge and wasa lifelong student of theology and religion as he continued his spiritual journey through life.He also enjoyed fiction and non-fiction, especially history, politics, medicine and finance.

He has served in various leadership roles as a member ofUnitarian Universalist Churches in Galveston, Lufkin and Huntsville, which reflected his values.

He is survived by his wife, Karen Peake of Livingston, Texas; daughter and fiancé, Robyn Peake and Derrick Lormand of Austin, Texas; granddaughter, Alex Woeste Troxtell and her husband, 1LT Taylor Troxtell of Anchorage, Alaska; grandson, Michael Woeste of College Station, Texas; nephews, Curtis Bisel and his wife, Stacy of Pasadena, California, Christopher Bisel and his wife, Erika of Baltimore, Ohio; brother-in-law, Paul Bisel of Lexington, Kentucky; sister-in-law, Linda Bisel of Lexington, Kentucky; cousin, Peg Peake of St. Louis, Missouri; along with numerous other relatives and friends.

He will be remembered by ALL for his quick wit and sense of humor.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Thoreau Woods Unitarian Universalist Church in Huntsville, The Friends of the Livingston Municipal Library or the charity of your choice.

The family would like to acknowledge Dr. Raymond Luna for his special care.

Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Please sign our online guestbook at www.cochranfh.com .