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Robert Moffett “Bob” Adams

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Robert Moffett “Bob” Adams Veteran

Birth
Centerville, Appanoose County, Iowa, USA
Death
31 Oct 1982 (aged 61)
Walnut Creek, Contra Costa County, California, USA
Burial
Walnut Creek, Contra Costa County, California, USA Add to Map
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Founded and Published the world's first Gay Areas Private Telephone Directory

Robert M. Adams, better known as Bob, died at 8:30 am Sunday morning, Oct 31, 1982 at his home in Walnut Creek that he shared with Dale L. Romberger, his lover of ten years.

Born in Centerville, Iowa on May 1, 1921, Bob was 61 when he died.

He is survived by his lover, Dale Romberger, a grad student at Cal State Univ in Hayward; Anabeth Adams, his 85 year old mother; and two daughters, Janice and Elaine.

A World War II veteran, Bob was a pilot who flew 22 missions over Nazi Germany during the 40's.

Bob's proudest achievement was founding and publishing the world's first Gay Areas Private Telephone Directory. Although Bob has died, the Directory will continue to be published by friends and families as a living tribute to Bob for his service to the Gay Community.

A memorial service for Bob will be held Saturday, Nov 13, 12 noon at the Comisky-Roche Funeral Home, 3300 Sixteenth St at Dolores, San Francisco, CA 94114.

Obituary published in the Bay Area Reporter (San Francisco, California) on November 4, 1982.
Founded and Published the world's first Gay Areas Private Telephone Directory

Robert M. Adams, better known as Bob, died at 8:30 am Sunday morning, Oct 31, 1982 at his home in Walnut Creek that he shared with Dale L. Romberger, his lover of ten years.

Born in Centerville, Iowa on May 1, 1921, Bob was 61 when he died.

He is survived by his lover, Dale Romberger, a grad student at Cal State Univ in Hayward; Anabeth Adams, his 85 year old mother; and two daughters, Janice and Elaine.

A World War II veteran, Bob was a pilot who flew 22 missions over Nazi Germany during the 40's.

Bob's proudest achievement was founding and publishing the world's first Gay Areas Private Telephone Directory. Although Bob has died, the Directory will continue to be published by friends and families as a living tribute to Bob for his service to the Gay Community.

A memorial service for Bob will be held Saturday, Nov 13, 12 noon at the Comisky-Roche Funeral Home, 3300 Sixteenth St at Dolores, San Francisco, CA 94114.

Obituary published in the Bay Area Reporter (San Francisco, California) on November 4, 1982.


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  • Created by: Pat McArron
  • Added: Aug 12, 2018
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/192180889/robert_moffett-adams: accessed ), memorial page for Robert Moffett “Bob” Adams (1 May 1921–31 Oct 1982), Find a Grave Memorial ID 192180889, citing Hulls Walnut Creek Chapel Columbarium, Walnut Creek, Contra Costa County, California, USA; Maintained by Pat McArron (contributor 47348594).