RIP Bob Hesser

RHatch · 04-07-2009, 02:51 PM

I don't have many details, but photographer Bob Hesser passed on yesterday. He will be sorely missed by his drag racing and sprint car friends alike!

Please keep his family and friends in your prayers.

Anne

The fun-loving Bob Hesser...

Pitpass · 04-07-2009, 03:09 PM

This is truly sad news....I always looked forward to seeing Bob at the track. He will be missed. My condolences to his family.

rightrear · 04-07-2009, 03:38 PM

Go to miss you Bob. you were one of a kind. My prayers to the family.

Kirk Spridgeon · 04-07-2009, 03:39 PM

Sad news....I seemed to run into Bob everywhere and always enjoyed his work!

rightrear · 04-07-2009, 03:44 PM

Can anyone tell us what happen to Bob.

dkgphoto · 04-07-2009, 04:11 PM

I worked with Bob on some photo shoots, always the professional in his work. Always willing to help with any problems and questions at the track. He will be missed by many. My prayers go out to his family, God bless and peace be with you!
Dave Gansert

RHatch · 04-07-2009, 04:25 PM

I understand Bob got pneumonia and then became septic.

Supermod · 04-07-2009, 06:47 PM

Bob was always one of the best. RIP.

later,

Bob Mays

Gregg Obst · 04-07-2009, 07:05 PM

I just heard about Bob's passing from Dennis K. Such a terrible loss for such a young guy. Bob was always friendly and welcoming when I would cross paths on trips out to Indiana. He really knew his stuff and wasn't cocky about it either. He always had advice when you needed it and a good story to share during breaks in the action. I'll miss our infield chats.

Condolences go out to his Wife Vicky and their kids.

rkfphotography · 04-07-2009, 07:48 PM

I got to room with Bob about 3 years ago during the chili bowl and he is one of the reasons I am into shooting racing pictures, and someone I looked up to.

RIP Bob

Rich Forman

eagleyephotos · 04-07-2009, 08:57 PM

He will be missed!!! RIP!!!

racephoto1 · 04-07-2009, 09:40 PM

RIP Bob, we're gonna miss you.

BrentTFunk · 04-07-2009, 10:02 PM

I never met Mr. Hesser until I was working last year at Gas City. Found him to be a very nice guy. Thoughts are with his family.

Tony Stewart Racing · 04-07-2009, 10:19 PM

The Hesser family is in our thoughts and prayers as they cope with their loss. Bob was an outstanding person and a true talent behind the lens -- such a pleasure to work with and always the professional.

RIP, Bob -- we'll miss you.

Tony Stewart Racing

Pavement Dave · 04-07-2009, 10:33 PM

This is truly sad news. Bob was a good guy and fun to shoot phots with.

Biggie G · 04-07-2009, 11:10 PM

I met Bob at Hartford Speedway, MI in 1996 during the US nationals. We were both standing next to the fence near turn 4 where they pushed off the sprints. we both had instamatic cameras and were trying to take pictures of the sprints warming up thru the fence. Bob, the warm and genuine person he was, struck up a conversation with me and we became instant friends. I think it was prolly cuz I was the only other guy there with REALLY long hair (Bob used to have long hair he kept in a pony tail). He told me anytime I came to Winchester to look him up and he gave me his phone number, address, all that. I was kinda taken back. But I never forgot him. A few years later, I happened to be at Winchester Speedway. I had got a nicer camera and was just learning how to really use it. Up walks Bob with that wide smile. I got to where we'd see each other at almost all the USAC races I went to or anytime I went to Winchester (he was the track photographer there for a year or 2). He was someone I really looked forward to seeing in the pits over the years. He got really ill for a while and i didn't see him for a long time. Next time i saw him he cut all his hair off and was a bit more reserved. But he always was warm and genuine. I kinda lost track of him when he got into doing more of the Drag Racing circuit. We would bump into each other here and there over time. I was really proud of where he started from and where how far he had developed his craft. His success was inspirational to me. I am very saddened by this news and will miss him. He was truly a unique individual.

ThrottleHead · 04-07-2009, 11:27 PM

The Gilbert family sends out our thoughts and prayers to the Hesser family.

nowing · 04-08-2009, 06:37 AM

I met Bobby a few years ago I rekon, he was wanting to shoot more and all that. I always looked forward to seeing him at the track, He was one of those people that you are happy came through your life.
He was quite a shooter, had a passion for his craft and will be missed.
I send my heartfelt condolences to his family.

Randy Jones

racephoto · 04-09-2009, 06:07 PM

My thoughts and prayers go out to the Hesser family.

Mike and I would see Bob at NHRA and dirt sprint races. As others have already mentioned, he always had a story and a helping hand to share. He certainly will be missed.

God speed.

Joe Secka - Mike Gbur
JMS ProPhoto

photoman · 04-09-2009, 08:25 PM

I remember one night Bobby called me for some advice. He wanted to get started in racing photography. I think he had an old Cannon with a 50mm lens. Advice how could I give him advice He was a NATURAL. RIP you will be missed.

rc

04-07-2009, 02:51 PM	#1
RHatch Member Rank: Hot Lapper Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 39	RIP Bob Hesser I don't have many details, but photographer Bob Hesser passed on yesterday. He will be sorely missed by his drag racing and sprint car friends alike! Please keep his family and friends in your prayers. Anne The fun-loving Bob Hesser...

04-07-2009, 03:09 PM	#2
Pitpass Member Rank: Heat Race Winner Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: A DIRT TRACK NEAR YOU! Posts: 239	Re: RIP Bob Hesser This is truly sad news....I always looked forward to seeing Bob at the track. He will be missed. My condolences to his family. __________________ www.davespitpassphotos.com

04-07-2009, 03:38 PM	#3
rightrear Member Rank: Pole Sitter Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: indiana Posts: 95	Re: RIP Bob Hesser Go to miss you Bob. you were one of a kind. My prayers to the family. __________________ www.pbase.com/rightrear www.roachracingphotos.com

04-07-2009, 03:39 PM	#4
Kirk Spridgeon Senior Member Rank: Track Champion Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 1,218	Re: RIP Bob Hesser Sad news....I seemed to run into Bob everywhere and always enjoyed his work!

04-07-2009, 03:44 PM	#5
rightrear Member Rank: Pole Sitter Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: indiana Posts: 95	Re: RIP Bob Hesser Can anyone tell us what happen to Bob. __________________ www.pbase.com/rightrear www.roachracingphotos.com

04-07-2009, 04:11 PM	#6
dkgphoto Member Rank: Hot Lapper Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 27	Re: RIP Bob Hesser I worked with Bob on some photo shoots, always the professional in his work. Always willing to help with any problems and questions at the track. He will be missed by many. My prayers go out to his family, God bless and peace be with you! Dave Gansert

04-07-2009, 04:25 PM	#7
RHatch Member Rank: Hot Lapper Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 39	Re: RIP Bob Hesser I understand Bob got pneumonia and then became septic.

04-07-2009, 06:47 PM	#8
Supermod Member Rank: Pole Sitter Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Lincoln NE Posts: 86	Re: RIP Bob Hesser Bob was always one of the best. RIP. later, Bob Mays

04-07-2009, 07:05 PM	#9
Gregg Obst Member Rank: Heat Race Winner Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Eastern PA Posts: 156	Re: RIP Bob Hesser I just heard about Bob's passing from Dennis K. Such a terrible loss for such a young guy. Bob was always friendly and welcoming when I would cross paths on trips out to Indiana. He really knew his stuff and wasn't cocky about it either. He always had advice when you needed it and a good story to share during breaks in the action. I'll miss our infield chats. Condolences go out to his Wife Vicky and their kids. __________________ 2008 & 2007 photo galleries - http://greggobst.smugmug.com 2006 & 2005 photo galleries - http://www.pbase.com/greggobst Web site - http://www.GreggObst.com

04-07-2009, 07:48 PM	#10
rkfphotography Member Rank: Wheel Packer Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 7	Re: RIP Bob Hesser I got to room with Bob about 3 years ago during the chili bowl and he is one of the reasons I am into shooting racing pictures, and someone I looked up to. RIP Bob Rich Forman

04-07-2009, 08:57 PM	#11
eagleyephotos Member Rank: Hot Lapper Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: mesquite,tx Posts: 25	Re: RIP Bob Hesser He will be missed!!! RIP!!!

04-07-2009, 09:40 PM	#12
racephoto1 Senior Member Rank: Feature Winner Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Indy Posts: 642	Re: RIP Bob Hesser RIP Bob, we're gonna miss you.

04-07-2009, 10:02 PM	#13
BrentTFunk Senior Member Rank: Feature Winner Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Kokomo, IN Posts: 454	Re: RIP Bob Hesser I never met Mr. Hesser until I was working last year at Gas City. Found him to be a very nice guy. Thoughts are with his family.

04-07-2009, 10:19 PM	#14
Tony Stewart Racing Member Rank: Hot Lapper Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 39	Re: RIP Bob Hesser The Hesser family is in our thoughts and prayers as they cope with their loss. Bob was an outstanding person and a true talent behind the lens -- such a pleasure to work with and always the professional. RIP, Bob -- we'll miss you. Tony Stewart Racing

04-07-2009, 10:33 PM	#15
Pavement Dave Member Rank: Hot Lapper Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 34	Re: RIP Bob Hesser This is truly sad news. Bob was a good guy and fun to shoot phots with.

04-07-2009, 11:10 PM	#16
Biggie G Member Rank: Rookie Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 1	Re: RIP Bob Hesser I met Bob at Hartford Speedway, MI in 1996 during the US nationals. We were both standing next to the fence near turn 4 where they pushed off the sprints. we both had instamatic cameras and were trying to take pictures of the sprints warming up thru the fence. Bob, the warm and genuine person he was, struck up a conversation with me and we became instant friends. I think it was prolly cuz I was the only other guy there with REALLY long hair (Bob used to have long hair he kept in a pony tail). He told me anytime I came to Winchester to look him up and he gave me his phone number, address, all that. I was kinda taken back. But I never forgot him. A few years later, I happened to be at Winchester Speedway. I had got a nicer camera and was just learning how to really use it. Up walks Bob with that wide smile. I got to where we'd see each other at almost all the USAC races I went to or anytime I went to Winchester (he was the track photographer there for a year or 2). He was someone I really looked forward to seeing in the pits over the years. He got really ill for a while and i didn't see him for a long time. Next time i saw him he cut all his hair off and was a bit more reserved. But he always was warm and genuine. I kinda lost track of him when he got into doing more of the Drag Racing circuit. We would bump into each other here and there over time. I was really proud of where he started from and where how far he had developed his craft. His success was inspirational to me. I am very saddened by this news and will miss him. He was truly a unique individual.

04-07-2009, 11:27 PM	#17
ThrottleHead Senior Member Rank: Track Champion Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Columbus, IN Posts: 1,206	Re: RIP Bob Hesser The Gilbert family sends out our thoughts and prayers to the Hesser family. __________________ Don Gilbert

04-08-2009, 06:37 AM	#18
nowing Member Rank: Rookie Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 1	Re: RIP Bob Hesser I met Bobby a few years ago I rekon, he was wanting to shoot more and all that. I always looked forward to seeing him at the track, He was one of those people that you are happy came through your life. He was quite a shooter, had a passion for his craft and will be missed. I send my heartfelt condolences to his family. Randy Jones

04-09-2009, 06:07 PM	#19
racephoto Member Rank: Hot Lapper Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 43	Re: RIP Bob Hesser My thoughts and prayers go out to the Hesser family. Mike and I would see Bob at NHRA and dirt sprint races. As others have already mentioned, he always had a story and a helping hand to share. He certainly will be missed. God speed. Joe Secka - Mike Gbur JMS ProPhoto

04-09-2009, 08:25 PM	#20
photoman Member Rank: Wheel Packer Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Winchester Posts: 9	Re: RIP Bob Hesser I remember one night Bobby called me for some advice. He wanted to get started in racing photography. I think he had an old Cannon with a 50mm lens. Advice how could I give him advice He was a NATURAL. RIP you will be missed. rc