In Memoriam: Robert J. ‘Bob’ Schnurr

Robert J. ‘Bob’ Schnurr ’74 M’78, a longtime Wagner athletic supporter and statistician, died on Sept. 22. Bob volunteered as an assistant to the Seahawk basketball team throughout — and long after — his college career, traveling to all of the team’s away games for more than 30 years. He also lent his abilities as statistician to the football team (starting in 1978) and the women’s volleyball team (from 1992 on). Bob earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in business administration. A former president of the Seahawk Hardwood Club and member of the Hall of Fame committee, Bob was given the college’s Alumni Service Award in 1985 and was himself inducted into the Athletics Hall of Fame in 2000. Last spring, as part of the men’s basketball Alumni Day ceremony in Sutter Gymnasium, he was recognized for 50 years of service to the Wagner Athletics program. “Bob Schnurr epitomized the Wagner College spirit for many years and was loved by everyone in the Seahawk community and beyond,” said Athletics Director Walt Hameline. “His passion for Wagner and dedication to our basketball teams and our Hall of Fame are immeasurable.”