Robert L. (Bob) Hemmerling

Profile Updated: May 10, 2022
What year did you Graduate? 1952
Military Service: U.S. NAVY  
Where have you lived and where do you live now? Fullerton, CA USA
Married, divorced, single? Widowed
Kids, Grandkids, Great Grandkids? Tell us about them: Three sons, David, Darren, and Barry. Five grandchildren, Hailey, Kimberly, Tyler, Emily, and Tess.
Still working or retired? Highlights you want to share: Retired
Do you have a blog or website you would like to share with your Classmates? No
What years did you attend FUHS?

1948-1952

What Elementary School Did You Attend?

Ford Elementary School

Wilshire Junior High School

Tell us about your life and travels since FUHS:

UCLA-BA in mathematics, NROTC scholarship-1952-1956
US Navy- 1956-1959-Ensign and Lieutenant J.G.
Whittier College- MA degree in Education, Secondary Teaching Credential
Married Barbara Rilea (class of '52) (for 51 years)
Taught mathematics at La Habra High, Sonora High and Fullerton College for 34 years
Raised three sons
Travelled extensively in the British Isles, Europe, and Asia
Retired in 1995
Barbara passed away from cancer in 2011
Moved to Morningside of Fullerton retirement community in 2018

Best FUHS School Memories:

Prom with Roberta Lee
"Bart" Redfern's math classes
Senior Class play-"Our Town"
Great friends:Barbara R., Roberta L.,Walter C., Larry K., Bill S., Nancy Z., Jack A., Al B., Helen S., Marcille R., et al.
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Who Was Your Favorite Teacher?

Barton "Black Bart" Redfern

Astrid Hansen

Grace Gray Miller

Walter Pray

Robert Strange