Bob was born in Portland, Oregon to James and Louise Palmer. He worked for ESCO Corporation for 32 years. Bob loved the Dodgers, football, college basketball, German history, reading, politics and trying to figure out women. He is survived by his sister, Shirley Unger; three nieces; one nephew and his faithful friend and companion, Theresa Duncan. A Memorial Service will be 1:00 p.m. September 12, 2013 at the American Legion Post 180 in Milwaukie, Oregon.