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Robert William Black, 61, of Solon died at home Friday January 13, 2012 from ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease). He worked at Cornell College from 1987-2010 where he taught biology, conducted research with students studying migrating hawks and Ornate Box Turtles, and assisted in coaching the men’s basketball team.
Bob is survived by his wife, Susan Peterson; his daughters, Carmen and Maja.
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Dennis K. Dochterman
Bob Black was one of my first friends at Arthur Elementary School. He was in Miss Dinsdale's art class, where we worked on tempera paintings and clay figures. I have a badly over-exposed photo of him standing next to the ceramics kiln. Bob was really smart and a good student. He's right there in the 4th grade class picture in the back row. Bob and I liked to ride bikes around Cedar Rapids, and play with his model train layout and slot racers. We explored Indian Creek near his parent's house. Bob was a really nice guy. I miss him and our childhood quite a bit.