Robert "Bob" W. Inacker

Robert (Bob) W. Inacker, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 24, 2025. He will be remembered as a kind, wise and generous person who dedicated his life to his family, his faith and his passion for understanding how things worked. Born in 1943 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Bob grew up with a natural curiosity for all things electronic. Through his youth, he spent countless hours tinkering in the basement of his Cherry Hill, New Jersey home. His early talents were on full display when he won the high school science fair four years in a row. This fascination with technology led to a lifelong career in telecommunications, including a special training program with RCA and work with strategic radar systems in Thule, Greenland. Bob's journey took him to Germany where he met the love of his life, Elisabeth. They were married for 58 years, and together they created a beautiful family: raising their two daughters, Annett and Meredith. Relocating the family to Roswell, Georgia in 1991, Bob continued to work for AT&T for over 34 years. He enjoyed his work so much that he returned to work for AT&T part-time as a contractor until just two years ago, at the age of 80. A lifelong and devout Christian, Bob was a dedicated member of St. Peter Chanel Church; he used his technical skills to support the music ministry for over two decades. His neighbors knew him as a selfless friend who was always ready to help, whether it was fixing a TV, repairing a car or setting up a computer. Bob also shared his love of science, history, and music with his cherished grandchildren, Carson and Margaret. Bob lived his life by the two most important commandments: “to love God with all your heart” and “to love your neighbor as yourself.” His memory will live on through the many lives he touched with his warmth, kindness and unwavering faith. He is survived by his loving wife, Elisabeth, his two daughters, Annett and Meredith, his sons-in-law, Jonathan and Thomas, and his two grandchildren, Carson and Margaret. His nieces, nephews, and their families in Germany will also forever cherish the memory of "Onkel Bob." Friends and family are invited to honor Bob at a Funeral Mass: St. Peter Chanel Church Monday, September 8, 2025 2pm A reception will follow in McNamee Hall. Please check back here for a link to the livestream for the service. In lieu of flowers, if you feel called to make a donation, please support research on diabetes through the University of Minnesota Type 1 Diabetes Fund.

Robert "Bob" W. Inacker

July 19, 1943 - August 24, 2025