[AGL] Bob Vennell, R.I.P.

[Michael Eisenstadt]

VENNELL, Robert R. Robert R. Vennell left the stage on May 31, 2020, the 
day before his 81st birthday. He was known far and wide by just his 
surname, Vennell. This man was a fantastic cook, story teller and 
perceptive observer of life and people. His Wednesday Night Poker party 
was a highlight for his good and faithful friends. After Vennell 
graduated from Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA, he came to Austin 
for his Master's degree in chemical engineering at UT. Then Vennell 
bought a one way ticket to Europe, got a BMW motorcycle and spent the 
next two years rounding out his education on the European continent. He 
spent a whole summer on the isle of Crete. The running of the bulls in 
Pamplona, Spain, and the Grand Prix Formula One race in Monaco were 
other highlights of his Grand Tour. Vennell proudly served this country 
as a 2nd Lieutenant in Viet Nam. Returning to Austin, a town he loved, 
Vennell filled in one night for a friend, bartending at Soap Creek 
Saloon. He found his career. A master of this craft, Vennell worked in 
several of the legendary bars and restaurants of Austin before going to 
the Driskill Hotel where he worked for many years until he retired. He 
was proud of being renown for his cranky "no soup for you" attitude and 
professionalism. Vennell is survived by his wife, Bobbie. They first met 
in 1977 at Soap Creek then parted ways for some years. Renewing their 
relationship, they eloped in 2005. Vennell didn't have any children of 
his own but treasured his step-grandchildren Grant and Bowen as well as 
his step-daughter, Tiva and her husband, Chris Robson. In lieu of 
flowers, donations to Austin Pets Alive in Vennell's name would be 
gratefully appreciated. He was known for, and will be missed for, his 
loving kindness.
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