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July 28, 2016

Roberts Community Mourns the Passing of Robert F. Hastings

The Roberts family was saddened to learn of the passing of a great friend and benefactor, Robert F. Hastings, on July 9, 2016.  Bob’s involvement in Roberts Wesleyan College was generated by his interest in higher education for young people in the Rochester community.  He and his wife, Mary, were active participants on the Board of Reference for Roberts Wesleyan College and Northeastern Seminary. They were honored to be the first recipients of the President’s Award for Excellence which was presented by Dr. John Martin May 10, 2007. 

Through their generosity, the Hastings Center for Academics was established to serve as headquarters for the college’s Business and Teacher Education department in September 2008.  Bob’s successful career in the automotive industry  in Rochester allowed him to give back to the community through widespread and numerous investments and funding of health care facilities, tuition assistance scholarship funds, fine arts program endowments and early childhood educational support.  We are so grateful for his support of Roberts students and extend our sincerest condolences to Mary and their extended family.  A Celebration of Bob’s life will be held on Sunday, August 7, 2 pm at Oak Hill Country Club.