Robert Hans Ulrich Bettauer passed away with dignity and independence on August 30, 2002. Predeceased by his beloved Maria, life companion for 50 years. Greatly missed by his children and grandchildren Robert and Jo-Anne with Van, Kaitlyn and Noah; Tom and Helen with James; Jennifer and Evan with Aspen and Hayden; Julia and Glen; Jeannie and Alan with Forrest and Logan; and youngest daughter Josephine. He filled our lives with love and friendship.