Robert Oakes Hausser
Robert Oakes Hausser
Robert Oakes Hausser, 77, of Salt Lake City, Utah, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on November 22, after suffering from several health problems in recent years.
Bob was born to Robert and Dorothy Hausser and raised in Marietta, OH – a place he cherished dearly. After graduating from Marietta High School in 1963, he attended DePauw and Purdue Universities, receiving a degree in engineering in 1968. He was a member of both Pi Tau Sigma and Tau Beta Pi Honoraries.
Bob proudly served in the US Army 1969-1971. He was stationed at Aberdeen Proving Ground in Maryland, where he received an Army Commendation Medal for his work in ordnance testing.
After leaving the military, he worked at the Kennecott Garfield Smelter for 30 years as an engineer and maintenance foreman.
He enjoyed his profession and applied his innovative mindset to everything (often in unconventional ways!)
He married the love of his life, Patricia (Parker) Hausser in 1975 and together they purchased and renovated a home in the Avenues neighborhood of Salt Lake City. He lived there until his death nearly fifty years later.
After her death in 1999, he and his son, David, spent as much time as possible traveling the world, often seeking out obscure historical sights. Bob had a great knack for planning international travel and finding amazing hotels, restaurants, and bookstores around the globe. From Martin Van Buren’s home in Kinderhook, New York, to Benghazi, Libya, and a Trans-Siberian Railroad journey from Beijing, China to St. Petersburg, Russia, Bob’s favorite moments in life were enjoying good food and wine in unique locales around the world.
Bob was an avid outdoorsman, who loved the Uintah and Henry Mountains in Utah. He also enjoyed working on mechanical projects on the Houseboat Escape at Lake Powell. He will be remembered for his generosity, quick wit, and keen sense of humor that brought joy to everyone he met.
He is preceded in death by his parents and wife. He is survived by his siblings George (Marsha), Julia (Karl) and Joel (Barbara); his son David (Brooke) and his expected grandson Robert Glenn Hausser, due January 2024.
A celebration of life will take place on January 6, 2024 from 6:00-8:00 PM at Starks Funeral Parlor, 3651 South 900 East.
Guests are encouraged to use parking and entrance located on the north side of the building.
In lieu of flowers, please consider writing a fun story about Bob for a memory compilation book his family is preparing.