Bob Seydler, Jr.

Robert (Bob) Seydler Jr, was a man of many words- a great conversationalist and knower of many things. He is survived by his wife Barbara Seydler, his two kids Laura and Jason, his step children’s, Ella and Ellery and his 9 grand children.

Bob took his last breath the early evening of December 6, 2020 surrounded by his family and friends. Bob transitioned knowing that he was loved and appreciated. He drifted off quietly into the sunset. He was a man of unshakable conviction. He was a man that lived; never afraid to the take the road less travelled.

Bob was born at 8:30am on June 25, 1945 in Hermann Hospital in Houston Tx to Maidie Yates and Robert George Seydler. He had one brother John Seydler who passed away many years ago.

Known only as K5GNA among his HAM Radio buddies- He was a great collector of many things- maybe TOO many things. He became interested in HAM Radios at the age of 15 and spent his entire lifetime until his passing known fondly by his call name.

Practically every weekend he went on the search for historic memorabilia and when he returned, he would talk about the things he had bought- like a kid that just got the best presents for their birthday. As he grew into a young man, he sustained his passion for travel, food, and hunting for antiques. We suspect that his passions developed after he returned from the service to the Vietnam war – where he served as a Private in the Army. He spoke proudly of the service to his country, he was decorated with the Vietnam Campaign Medal, Vietnam Service Medal and National Defense Service Medal, but his real life began when he started working as an engineer for Motorola.

He became a dad to Laura and Jason and we believe like the gospel, the truth of every detail in the stories concerning this period of his life - now more than ever. Bob was raised a man when modern day technology was becoming mainstream. This led him down a path to be the man he was throughout his life. To him, living meant willful, cheerful engagement and doing anything regardless of fear.

He was strong willed, confident in his abilities, his mind was unwavering – even until his last breath, he did not fear the next stages of life. He was a liberal to the bone, just as he became an honorary “Trini to the bone”. He ate, drank, danced, drove anywhere anytime without fear, spoke his mind freely, lived carefree, laughed, and was loved. He will be deeply missed, but the Bob we knew would not for a second longer sulk, cry or worry- he was good at knowing his glass was always half full and that life is fragile but beautiful. The Bob we knew would laugh and brush it off and get back to normal life- that’s what he’d want for all of us now

Until we meet again- Bob.