We are saddened to share with you the passing of Bob Krohn. The following obituary was provided to us by his camp website:

It is with deep sadness and regret that we announce the death of Robert P. Krohn on January 6, 2013. Bob died at his home in Steamboat, Colorado in the presence of his beloved wife of 51 years, Sue Krohn. Bob was 81 years old.

Bob and Sue were the owners of Red Arrow Camp from 1968 to 2012, at which time they transitioned the camp to the Red Arrow Camp Foundation in an effort to perpetuate the camp for generations to come. Bob and Sue first came to Red Arrow Camp in the summer of 1967 as Program Directors under the direction of the then camp owner, Charlie Boesel. Charlie died suddenly after the 1967 summer and Bob and Sue purchased Red Arrow Camp from Charlie’s widow, Clara. They owned and operated Red Arrow Camp for 45 years. During that period of time, they maintained and enhanced the marvelous traditions of Red Arrow Camp, and literally influenced and affected the lives of thousands of young men who were campers and members of the Red Arrow staff over the years.

Bob and Sue steadfastly refused to succumb to pressures to “modernize” Red Arrow Camp to meet the competition – i.e., turn Red Arrow into a limited term “sports-oriented” camp. Rather, they concentrated and embraced the historic cultural values of Red Arrow: friendship, camaraderie, spirituality, teamwork, self respect and respect for others – traits which are unfortunately all too rare in this modern world.

In an ultimate act of selflessness, Bob and Sue created the idea of perpetuating the Camp by establishing a Foundation and transferring the Camp at a substantial discount to its fair-market value. Red Arrow Camp is and will be Bob’s legacy. His leadership, dynamic presence, and profound and basic decency are enduring qualities which have left a lasting impression on generations of young men who have enjoyed the Red Arrow experience.

Bob will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. His memorable Chapel talks, his infectious and positive demeanor, his wonderful warm laugh and the glint in his eyes are unforgettable for all those who had the true privilege of knowing him and spending time with him at Red Arrow.

All of us at Red Arrow are better for having known him and having the wonderful opportunity to have him in our lives. Please include Sue in your thoughts and prayers. Please feel free to send emails and condolences to Sue at the following address: