Robert was the son of Grace and Minoru Amemiya, long-time residents of Ames, and brother of Michael. He graduated from Iowa State in 1977 as a Zoology major.

After graduating, Robert moved westward, first to Arvada, Colorado, and then to multiple cities in California including Modesto, Huntington Beach, San Francisco, and Long Beach. He had a long and successful career in restaurant and retail management.

In 1984 he married Patricia. In the late 80s they moved to Long Beach, where they remained until he passed away in 2016 from colon cancer. He was survived by Patricia.

We remember Robert as a joyful person who would have so enjoyed meeting up with the rest of his Ames High pals at this reunion. He loved getting together with his friends and family to tell stories, drink good wine and cook great meals. We miss his spark of impish humor and loyal friendship.

--Flora McMartin and John Carlson