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To the WNPA, NPPA, and IPPA lists:

I'm sad to tell you of the passing of Bob Goessner early this morning. Bob
died of bone cancer in Miwaukee.

Bob worked for the Milwaukee Journal and Journal Sentinel for some 32
years.  He was "a mole," in the words of some, or "an inside guy."

Wisconsin has a storied photojournalism tradition.  Life magazine, National
Geographic, and Sports Illustrated, have all had legendary staffers who
came from here and from the Journal.  Charles Vallone, who knew Bob well,
says that he thinks Bob influenced more photographers than anyone else at
the Journal.  As Chuck said, though Bob's byline was not on the published
photos, his influence, whether through his guidance or saving a picture in
the darkroom, certainly was, time and time again.

Mark Hertzberg

A note from Rick Wood, a close friend from the Journal staff, who has kept
us up to date on Bob's health, follows:
There will be a wake for Bob Goessner from 4:00-7:00 p.m. on Friday, May, 7,
1999  and a funeral service at 7:00 p.m. . The wake and service with a
Catholic priest will be held  at  Kleczka-Prasser Funeral Home, 3275 South
Howell Ave, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53207. Phone number is 414-483-2322.
Burial will be   at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 8, 1999 at Holy Cross Cemetery,
7301 West Nash  (off of Appleton Ave about 5 blocks south of Capitol Dr)
phone 438-4430....Bob is survived by Richard his brother of St. Francis, WI.,
 and has 5 cousins, 2 aunts, and other relatives. Flowers may be sent to the
funeral home or a donation to the American Cancer Society may be made in lieu
of flowers. There are no immediate plans for a luncheon or reception after
the burial on Saturday. Let me know if you plan to attend the burial and want
to get together at a nearby restaurant afterward. I can call ahead. It will
be a wonderful time to remember Bob. Hope to see you there. rick wood (
H-414-962-3397)


hertz@wi.net