Robert “Bob” Immanuel Maher

Date of Death: July 27, 2018

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Robert “Bob” Immanuel Maher, 74, of Winchester, Virginia passed away Friday, July 27, 2018, at Winchester Medical Center.

Bob was born in 1944 in Columbus, Ohio, the son of the late Robert and Margaret Maher. He was a graduate of Aquinas High School in Columbus, Ohio and attended The Ohio State University qualifying 2 years for the Dean’s list for academic excellence. During his early years, he served 6 years as an altar boy at St. Christopher Church of which he was a charter member. At 11 years of age, he won the State of Ohio Spelling Championship. Active in Scouting, he became the youngest Eagle Scout in the state and was approved by the National Catholic Committee on Scouting to be presented the “Ad Altare Dei Award” by Bishop Michael Joseph Ready of Columbus, Ohio.

Bob was Founder and President of the Civil War Education Association. He also founded the Robert E. Lee Fellowship Award in 2015, the Shenandoah Civil War Institute in 2014, the American Blue & Gray Association in 1991 and Co-founded The Lincoln Forum in Gettysburg in 1996. He was Charter Member of The Columbus Rock & Mineral Society.

He was of the Catholic faith and a member of the Subud Brotherhood. Bob was an avid fan of Ohio State sports, the Washington Redskins and LeBron James. He was a U.S. and World History buff and enjoyed playing piano and listening to jazz music especially John Coltrane and McCoy Tyner. Bob was an excellent and passionate debater, no matter the subject…and possessed a wonderful sense of humor and always viewed everything in a positive light. He gave great advice, great hugs, bought the world a great number of drinks and always looked forward to hosting his annual Christmas Party in downtown Winchester.

Surviving is his pride and joy, his son, Rob H. Maher; former wife and forever friend, Myriam Ramsey; sister, Mary Ann Maher; brothers, William, Michael, George, and Thomas Maher; his nephew, Patrick and niece, Melissa as well as countless dear and close friends including three of the most loyal and loving a person could ever have in Robert Bachelor, Ann Greeley and Chad Jacobs.

The Family has decided to make the Christmas party Bob so loved to throw his celebration of life service. So come December get ready to laugh, cry, sing and dance the night away as we remember and pay tribute to this wonderful, loving and unforgettable man.

Eternal Rest Grant Unto Him & May He Rest in Peace.

Shannon

Sandra Roles

Charlie Townsley

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Robert “Bob” Immanuel Maher, 74, of Winchester, Virginia passed away Friday, July 27, 2018, at Winchester Medical Center. Bob was born in 1944 in Columbus, Ohio, the son of the late Robert and Margaret Maher. He was a graduate of Aquinas High School in Columbus, Ohio and attended The Ohio State University qualifying 2 yearsContinue Reading

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Missed getting a hug for bringing you your pink lemonade today, Bob. You would have been overjoyed to see the folks who shared your love of history getting together and sharing their memories. It was an honor and a privilege to know you.

I have known Bob since he was the tour organizer for other Civil War institutes such as I believe it was named The Virginia Country Day Society. I went to numerous Sarasota Civil War Symposiums as long as I had accounting clients in Florida and could justify the travel away from my CPA firm in Ohio while my staff did year end closings on my Ohio clientele. My many memorable tours and symposium include the Sarasota Civil War Symposiums, Stonewall Jackson's 1862 Shenandoah Valley Campaign in Chronological Order, Folling In the Footsteps of General Meade from Gettysburg, Following Charlie Roland WWII from England to the Ramada Bridge, the Invasion of Normandy, and many, many more. We both were avid Ohio State Sports Fans, Bob in football and I in basketball. We definitely had a great relationship and I truly am sorry that I just learned of his passing. I have been suffering poor health for now my sixth year and my travels have been dictated by dialysis three times a week. I had a long talk with Bob each month for the last six months of his life because of my inability to function but things have become better healwise. Sorry that I missed his celebration of life in December.

You will always be Loved and forever with me ! Thank you for your great friendship! I feel so bad nobody let me know! Luv ya;!

Bob, your tours both here and abroad were a delight. I'm going to really miss your enthusiasm. Trying to remember 1st CWEA tour with you, must have been around 20 years ago. The tours were just super! Say hello to R.E.L. for me. Rest eternal to Bob, O Lord; and let light perpetual shine upon him. Amen.

For over a decade, I've ventured across the country from Seattle to attend your well organized and always entertaining CWEA outings. You'll be missed, Bob. Take care, my friend.

Peace of mind is a call away. We're here when you need us most.

I always remember Bob for his cheery smile and he always said "GO BUCKS" to me because he knew that like him, went to Ohio State.

I remember Bob as someone who always had a cheery smile and always said "GO BUCKS" to me.

Thanks for all the memories and good times that me and my family had on the many tours we took learning about our Nation's history. It would not have been possible without Bob. Many, Many Thanks- We will miss walking the hallowed grounds. Condolences to his Family-

So sorry to hear of Bob's passing. Rest in peace.

Bob I always enjoyed your CWEA tours and was quite fortunate to get to know you. Rest in peace my friend.

Bob was quite a guy. I had the privilege of knowing him for 27 years and enjoyed many years of the CWEA. He had struggled a long hard fight with his health but always kept a positive attitude. I always enjoyed and will remember our times in Sarasota. Rest now Bob. When I get up there, maybe we can call on some of the Civil War generals together. Love, Wally

My friend, when you walked in The Lighthouse I would light up knowing I was going to have the best day/night (both!). Your stories, jokes, music, and kindness always made my heart feel good. All my love to those you touched, we will miss you.

I was very sorry to hear about Bob passing. He was a great tour planner for the CWEA. I was a client for over 15 years and enjoyed all of the tours. I didn't know he had such a extensive family and was glad that they were there to support him at his time of need. He had many friends in the civil war community and will be greatly missed.

Deepest sympathies to Bob Maher's immediate family and Bob's extended Civil War Education Association (CWEA) family. Bob's many years with the CWEA leaves behind a legacy of work that is unmatched in scope to his many patrons. His input to the CWEA and the history tours community will be surely missed in more ways than the many patrons can count. Let us hope his legacy will be one of which his entire immediate family and extended CWEA family will be proud.

We all are saddened to hear of Bob's passing. We will always remember him as the one who got people together and he so enjoyed the happiness of those around him. Always with a story, or limerick and a heart of gold...we will miss you, Bob!

Bob will be remembered for his kindness, wit, and passion for knowledge. He did not know a stranger and made the day better for everyone he encountered. Bob was a champion of life and will be in the memories of many across the country. My condolences to his family. ♥️ Fran

Very sad to learn of the passing of Bob Thanks to him I like many others were able to learn so much about the civil war thru the CWEA He was a fantastic man who will be missed by all who were fortunate to have know him. I ll miss his trademark Ohion State red hat. Rest easy on the other side my friend It was a pleasure walking with you on all the battlefields we explored.

Bob was a great, very wise and caring man. He brought people together to share knowledge and good times. He touched so many lives and will be greatly missed by all of us.

Bob: when a chill is in the air during the holidays I will not be able to play a drum or hear pipes without thinking of you. Cheers to a life well lived sir!

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