The School of Aeronautics and Astronautics were saddened to hear of the death of distinguished alumnus Bob Sattler - June 14, 1926 - October 5, 2013.

Bob was honored by the school in 2012 with the Outstanding Aerospace Engineer Award and the following is taken from his biography.

Bob Sattler enlisted in the Navy V-12 program in 1944. The Navy sent Bob to DePauw University then transferred him to Purdue. Bob was discharged from the Navy in 1946 and finished his degrees at Purdue. Bob graduated from Purdue University in 1948 with bachelors' degrees in Aeronautical Engineering and Naval Science and Tactics. Bob has been a Registered Professional Engineer since 1952.

While at Purdue, Bob lettered in Baseball. One of the most memorable games was Purdue vs. Michigan. Bob pitched a one-hitter. He had no-hit laurels in his grasp with two out in the ninth inning when Jack Weisenburger singled for the Wolverines' lone hit of the afternoon. Bob struck out the next batter to end the game. Bob sat in the locker room waiting for coach Ray Schalk. When he got there he said, "Bob after this I want you to throw the ball as fast as you can at least three times during the game." Coach Schalk was one of the finest men I have ever known. He taught me Baseball. Bob also received 5 athletic awards. 2 baseball, 2 basketball and 1 football.

Memorable moments - first day in Professor Bruhn's class - he gave us all a test in airplane design (we all flunked). "It appears that you all require additional education in aeronautical engineering."

Bob had spent the past 60+ years in the Machine Tool Industry. During his time as President of LaSalle Machine Tool and ROBOGATE Machine Systems, he was instrumental in the design and production of TMS "Total Manufacturing Systems" and Body Assembly and Welding Systems worldwide. His time in the Navy, education from Purdue and experiences throughout his career has earned him several patents and awards. In 1997 the [National Machine Tool Builders Association] honored him with the "Living Legend" designation award. Thank you to the Navy V-12 program and the education I received at Purdue...Purdue provided the "Backbone" of education making a successful life in Machine Tool Industry a reality.

Full obituary can be found http://deathnotices.michigan.com/view-single.php?id=327165