I am very sorry to the friends and family for the loss. God has thoughts of peace, future and hope for all mankind. That's very true and you were just that. And his many fans. Though many critics panned it as cliched and sentimental, it proved immensely popular, eventually selling over 12 million copies. The only compensation to,this loss is that just maybe by now my sister has told him up,there in the heavens what he meant to me. Sincere heartfelt wishes that the family will grieve lightly, that is what Bob would have wanted. Robert James Waller, the writer who penned the 1992 best-seller “The Bridges of Madison County,” died Friday, March 10, 2017, according to multiple news sources. As well was talking about you just. Condolences to your family for your loss. Go well Robert Waller, Dean Waller taught my son, Steven, at UNI. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. May the God of all comfort continue to give you strength as you remember your beloved Robert today, tomorrow & all the years to come. Robert James Waller died on Monday, March 10, 2017. 1992’s “Puerto Vallarta Squeeze” also was made into a movie, and 2002’s “A Thousand Country Roads” was a sequel to “The Bridges of Madison County.”. Robert James Waller, the writer who penned the 1992 best-seller “The Bridges of Madison County,” died Friday, March 10, 2017, according to multiple news sources. Rest in peace, Bob. My sincere condolences. May Almighty God give you the needed strength in the difficult days ahead. To the WALLER FAMILY in their time of grief, I'm truly sorry for your loss. It can be so hard to face the first year without your loved one, but the love of family and friends can carry you through. Romans 12:12, May the family be consoled with precious memories as we await the answer to Jesus' prayer for God's purpose to bring conditions on earth so we can be reunited with our loved ones as Lazarus was to his family. He was a friend and will be missed. My sincere condolences at times such as this,few words of comfort maybe all that you can bear,so rely on God of all comfort and he will comfort you every morning in times of distress Isaiah 33:2. (1 Peter 5:6,7). Prayers for the family. Conchata Ferrell, Berta on 'Two and a Half Men', Conchata Ferrell played wisecracking Berta on the hit sitcom 'Two and a Half Men. My condolences to the friends and family of this talented author. Durning this most difficult time is when prayer can be a source of great relief for our anxieties. Robert is in the best memory there is the "book of remembrance" Malachi. May the words of Jeremiah 29: 11 comfort you. The book debuted on The New York Times best-seller list in August 1992, and slowly rose to the top; the book remained on the list for over three years, through Oct. 8, 1995. Fred Dean was an NFL defensive end who played for the San Diego Chargers and San Francisco 49ers, winning two Super Bowls with the 49ers. Please allow 24 hours for your entry to be reviewed for appropriate content. Please accept my condolences on the loss of your love one. 10, 2017. Not because of his many talents and Artistry's in a true and unique form. Godspeed Robert, and thank you for sharing a part of your life with us. Our memories and mostly our hearts. (1 Peter 5:6,7). Waller grew up in Iowa, the setting of his famous novel, and was a professor of management, economics, and applied mathematics at the University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls from 1968 to 1991. May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. © 2020 Tributes, Inc. All rights reserved. So sorry to hear about your loss. He had my fondness for analogies, as a rose bud clings to morning dew, etc. I decided today to take a walk down memory lane and watch my copy of THE BALLAD OF MADISON COUNTY. Remembering you and your loved one today and always. I'm familar with Clamity Creek where he had a home. www.tributes.com/obituary/show/Robert-James-Waller-104551143 Waller, who had cancer, was 77. Keeping the family in our thoughts and prayers. May his family have peace and comfort from God to continue going on. Ruth Kluger (1931–2020), Holocaust survivor who wrote “Still... Bette Greene (1934–2020), “Summer of My German Soldier”... Eddie Van Halen (1955–2020), legendary Van Halen guitarist, Fred Dean (1952–2020), Pro Football Hall of Famer with Chargers and 49ers, John Russell (1920–2020), oldest living Olympic medalist, Conchata Ferrell (1943–2020), Berta on ‘Two and a Half Men’, Ruth Kluger (1931–2020), Holocaust survivor who wrote “Still Alive” memoir, Bette Greene (1934–2020), “Summer of My German Soldier” author, Sam McBratney (1943–2020), children’s author of “Guess How Much I Love You”. May the God of all peace bring comfort to the Waller family and friends at this difficult time. Waller, who had cancer, was 77. May the peace of God carry you through the days ahead. Sometimes, while reading the beautiful words in his books, it would seem that they were inspired and filtered through The Great Creator himself. Waller, who had cancer, was 77. I treasure these. Condolences to the family of Robert James Waller who passed away on the 10th of March. I went to one of his Book readings and signings in Alpine, TX and met him. Sincerely, Patricia Hartfiel, Colo. Springs, Co. As a life long Memphis resident, who's always felt such pride Mr. Waller chose this city as his home; please accept my deepest empathy during this very difficult time. So sorry for your loss, but rest assured God provides strength and help for the family at Isaiah 14:7. Please find peace and comfort in Psalms 119:76. His fine legacy will surely be remembered. My heartfelt condolences to Rachael. Fred Dean, Pro Football Hall of Famer with Chargers and 49ers. I sit here absolutely breathless, and so sad. May God comfort the family during this difficult time. God bless. To The Family Of Robert WallerMy condolences to the family of on your loss of your dear beloved one. Robert James Waller, (born August 1, 1939, Charles City, Iowa, U.S.—died March 10, 2017, Fredericksburg, Texas), American author who wrote the phenomenally popular romance novel The Bridges of Madison County (1991), which was the basis for the blockbuster 1995 movie of the same title, starring Clint Eastwood and Meryl Streep. To the family, my condolences for a local guy who gave back not only in books but in kind to his home town and alma matter. So Sorry to hear about Robert Waller. He enriched our lives.