Robert Adler:  

Robert James Adler February 25, 1951 - July 7, 2017 Robert Adler (Bob, Bobby, Bongo Bob) died unexpectedly on July 7, 2017. Robert was known for his big smile, infectious laugh, fun sense of humor, and for being an amazing friend. Robert was born on February 25, 1951 in Highland Park, IL. He grew up in Westwood (Los Angeles), CA and also lived in Costa Rica, Panama and Eugene. He graduated from Uni High, received a B.S. degree from the University of Oregon and received a diploma from the Paralegal Program at Barclay College. He was an Eagle Scout and held several national smallbore shooting records. He was also Bachelor #2 on the Dating Game in 1969. Robert was well known as the drummer in the 1970s for the Eugene bands Turkey Run and Slow Buck. He was also a member of several bands after his return to Eugene in the late 1990s. Robert was a proud "Dead Head" and attended hundreds of Grateful Dead concerts since the 60s. Robert is survived by his wife Linda Jiler of Eugene, son Justin Adler-Swanberg, sisters Peggy Bahrman and M...Expand for more