Robert had an on-campus job changing air conditioner filters in residence hall rooms. He and Susan Jo had math class together, but they didn’t get to know each other until he changed the filter in her room. Robert was activated from the Navy Reserve in 1968, and the two got married while he was on leave in 1969. When Robert was discharged, the pair returned to San Marcos to finish his degree at Texas State (then Southwest Texas). They have two daughters, three grandchildren, and are celebrating their 53^rd year of marriage this year.