Robert Ranck Mowrer

Robert (Rob) Ranck Mowrer passed away from this earth on February 21, 2014. He was born September 8, 1956 to Albert and Betty Mowrer in Wayne PA, where he was raised with his younger sister Betsy. He obtained an undergraduate education at Susquehanna University, where he excelled in academics, held the office of president of his fraternity, and ran cross county track. He continued his education at University of New Mexico, earning a PhD in Psychology. He also met his future wife and had his first child, Chelsea during this time. After obtaining his doctorate, Rob taught at Fort Hayes University in Kansas and had his second daughter, Shawna. Soon after her birth, he moved his family to San Angelo TX to begin his 25 year career at Angelo State University. He published multiple articles and books on learning and memory throughout that time. His great love of teaching and research was realized by students and colleagues alike, which eventually earned him the Distinguished Faculty Award by the ASU Alumni Association. In addition to academic accomplishments, he was an avid radio operator, which began in his adolescence. His passion was reignited after moving to San Angelo and meeting several others who shared his interest. We wish a special thank you to his mentor, Robert LeGrand, and fellow radio operators. Rob was also a lover of sports, especially baseball and football (Go Phillies and Eagles!). Rob bids farewell to his wife Gail Puckett Mowrer, daughters Chelsea and Shawna, sister Betsy and husband Kurt Ebner, his Aunt Phyllis MacLardy, the ASU psychology faculty/family, close neighbors and friends, and the thousands of students whose lives he touched. Rob's family wants to thank SACMC doctors, nurses, and staff for a valiant effort and serene passage.