Robert (Bob) Rendleman was born and raised in the Chicago, IL area, but after college graduation, he moved to Ann Arbor, MI, where he began his career at the University of Michigan as a Research Scientist in the Radar Aperture Department. He began designing and developing radar systems using World War II planes that morphed into designing and developing satellite and drone technology used in both military and civilian applications today. After spending more than 40 years in this field, he retired to Anacortes, WA, where he spent many hours on the water in his boat, HoBo, as well as traveling and enjoying the Pacific Northwest. He leaves behind his wife, Hope, his daughter Julie (Brian) Wind, four stepchildren, Edward (Eddie) E. Garcia Jr (Amy), Elena M. Garcia, Robert (Bobby) Garcia (Alicia), Elisa Motyka (Tom), seven step-grandchildren, and six step-great-grandchildren.
No official memorial service is planned, but there are and will be many unofficial celebrations of a life that left indelible impressions on all who knew him. A portion of his ashes will also be launched into space in 2026 as part of an Earth Orbit mission and will remain in orbit for at least two to three years, a fitting send-off for a man whose career was devoted to achieving such capabilities.
