Robert Allen Agnew passed in his home in Oceanisde, CA July 27 2014. He was born in Wilkes Barre Pennsylvania to Anna (Kacuba) and Frank Agnew and grew up in Sayre PA. He is survived by his Son Erik Agnew, Brother David Agnew, and Grandaughter Autumn Agnew. At an early age he exceled in science and math. His affinity for science led him to enlist in the US Navy Aug 27, 1959. He was accepted to Prep School in Bainbridge, MD and followed by attending the Navy Nuclear Submarine training in New London, CT. In 1961 he was accepted to attend the US Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD but chose to serve. He served 6 years in the Navy as an Electrical technician and was awarded a National Defence Service Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (Dominican Republic), Vietnam Service Medal with 2 Bronze Stars, Navy Unit Commendation and 2 Good Conduct Medals while aboard the USS Boxer LPH4. He was Honorably discharged in June 1967 to attend Purdue University in Indiana where he received his Bachelors and Masters in Electrical Engineering. His education led him to a career in San Diego with government contractors Tayburn, CDC, TRW, SAIC, Litton, Northrup Grumman and L3 where he contributed immensely to the advancement of defense technology. He married Mervi Makela in 1977 and was a devoted husband of 16 years.
" Bob and Mervi remained best of friends and frequently went to the movies and concerts together." His love of music, ham radio and astronomy were always a full time hobby. He was a jazz guitar enthusiast and musician as well as an avid amateur astronomer. Roberts' love of astronomy was passed along to his son Erik as they attended almost every Riverside Telescope Makers Conference (RTMC) in Big Bear CA yearly since 1991. Throughout his life he displayed the highest character and devotion to his family. He will be truly missed by all of those close to him. A memorial service will be held at Eternal Hills Memorial Park, Mortuary and Crematory in Oceanside, CA on Sept. 5, 2014 at 1pm with Naval honors to follow.
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