The community of Peoples College of Law is profoundly saddened by the death of Robert Wymss. Robert was our colleague, friend, student, and a teacher to us all. We are grateful and privileged to have had him in our lives. 

A few of the comments by people in the PCL Community …

I am so sorry.
He was such an amazing person.
A smart and gentle peacemaker.
I will miss him very much.

Magda Madrigal, Professor

Robert was one of the best people I’ve ever known, righteous yet gentle, soft-spoken, wise. I really admired him a lot.

Ira Spiro, Dean

I will always remember Robert as an honorable and principled man who dedicated his life to the service of others, and whose empathy drove his passion and excellence in his legal studies. 

Rosa Hirji, Professor

Robert was a great law student and a great person.  He was very thoughtful and kind.  He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

Dan Kapelovitz, Professor

Robert Wymss was one of the most selfless people I have encountered. While one of my best and brightest students, he never attempted draw attention to himself or dominate the class. He had dedicated his life to service of others. He did so as social worker, and would have done so much more as the attorney-advocate that he was destined to become. The loss of Robert Wymss goes far beyond our immediate community. His loss is incalculable.

Robert D. Skeels, Professor

I am very sad to hear of Robert’s demise. In my short tenure at PCL, Robert left a lasting impression. Robert thirst for knowledge was evident. He was one person I could always count on coming to class fully prepared. What stood out most of all was his compassion for all. As the elder statesman in our class, he was always generous to others with his encouraging words and spirit. I am privileged to have known him. He will be dearly missed. May he Rest In Peace. 

Alishan Jadhavji, Professor

My heartfelt condolences on the loss of Robert Wymss. I received Anna’s email about his death on my younger son’s 5th birthday. I believe Robert was my age and it made me realize, yet once again, that life’s short.  

Ira Belgrade, PCL Student and Housing Activist