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罗伯特·弗朗西斯·“鲍勃”罗伯特·弗朗西斯·米勒（Bob），明尼苏达大学神经科学和生理学名誉教授，于2021年3月1日去世。他的父母Irvine Miller和Ettie Paxman（Nee Miller）和Stepfather dolon loron dolon dolon dolon dolon帕克斯曼（Paxman），他的52岁妻子罗斯玛丽（Rosemary）幸存下来。他的儿子德里克（Derek）和德鲁（Drew）（史蒂芬妮（Stefanie））；辛西娅姐妹，凯茜及其家人；他们的儿子埃里克（Tiffany）姐夫RIT（布伦达）；sister子斯蒂芬妮和她的女儿尼基（兰德尔）以及他们的儿子萨姆和杰克；与无数其他朋友和同事一起。鲍勃（Bob）于1939年出生于俄勒冈州的尤金（Eugene），从小就在犹他州的盐湖城长大，表现出同样的好奇心和热情，可以定义他的个人和职业生活。小时候，他训练了鸽子（由父亲从爱达荷州远至爱达荷州释放），开始了一家销售水族馆鱼的企业，并（秘密地）稳定了自己的马，在他年纪大到足以剃光之前。在成为犹他州历史上最年轻的鹰侦察兵之后，鲍勃（Bob）努力工作，成为当时犹他州最好的餐厅之一芬恩（Finn's）的主厨。 He developed into an expert skier of Utah’s famed deep powder mountains as well as an accomplished golfer, both passions he would continue to pursue joyfully for the rest of his life. But it was in medical school at the University of Utah that Bob discovered his lifelong passion – scientific research. He spent the next half century dedicated to science, focusing his efforts on the vertebrate eye, his work resulting in significant contributions to our understanding of the retina. After receiving his MD Bob did postdoctoral work at Johns Hopkins University before joining the Navy as an officer, where he continued his research in Pensacola, FL. He was hired as a professor at SUNY-Buffalo two years later, beginning an illustrious career in academic medicine. At SUNY he played a pivotal role in establishing a vibrant basic science research program in the visual neurosciences, one that continues to this day. From there Bob moved to Washington University in St. Louis, MO, where he continued to conduct groundbreaking research. In 1988 he was recruited as 3M Bert Cross Chair and Department Head of Physiology at the University of MN, later becoming a professor in the newly established Neuroscience Department. He would remain in that position until his retirement in 2018. Early on Bob developed into an avid teacher and mentor, and he remained proud that his laboratory helped launch numerous successful scientific careers. After a career spent lecturing on his research everywhere from local classrooms to international symposia, Bob’s teaching and research efforts were both recognized with high honors: in 2008 he received the Association for Research In Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO’s) Proctor Medal, which recognizes significant lifelong contributions to vision research. Throughout his life Bob remained a dedicated father and husband. His bond with his sons remained strong, and they continued to spend time together playing golf (alongside lifelong friend Steve Hall), snowshoeing and vacationing together. He and Rosemary traveled the world and saw friends even as Bob found intensive new pursuits later in life, becoming a prizewinning orchid grower and starting his own politically oriented blog. After caring for him through a difficult illness, progressive supranuclear palsy, his immediate family was happy to be by his side when he passed. Bob’s spirit, his intense engagement with his interests, his infectious sense of humor and much more are already missed. He will be remembered by friends, family and colleagues alike. An in-person memorial service will be held at a later date. Donations in Bob’s honor may be sent to the阿尔沃基金会或到Arvo内的道林社会。也可以向UMN基金会。