In memory of Bob Hempel

On August 14, 2024, Bob Hempel, an outstanding member of the TA community, passed away. He has been associated with TA for more than 50 years, and in the last 12 years his activities have been associated with the North American Transactional Analysis Association (NATAA): first, Bob was the coordinator of the association in the Midwest, and then became the General Coordinator of NATAA. In memory of him, we are publishing the text of an obituary written by the International TA Association (ITAA).