GERMAN ROBERT DUFFY ROB Age 62, died peacefully on Sunday, September 6, 2015, from complications of treatment associated with his prolonged battle with acute myeloid leukemia. Rob was a well-known, influential, highly respected, and much loved husband, father, grandfather, lawyer, philanthropist, and Notre Dame fan. Born on July 31, 1953, a son of Ralph and Grace German, Rob grew up in Glenshaw, and was a lifelong resident of Pittsburgh. Beloved husband for 40 years of Anne (Logan) German; devoted father of Christopher Logan German, Ph.D., his wife, Mary Elizabeth Pendergast, Ph.D., Laura German Soeder, her husband, R.J. Soeder, and Benjamin Duffy German, his wife, Katherine Tucker German; loving Grand Dad of Logan and Grace Soeder; brother of Richard Rich H. German, his wife, Nancy, William Bill R. German, his wife, Monica; son-in-law of Frederick D. Logan, his wife, Millie; brother-in-law of Kerrie Logan Hollihan, her husband, Bill and Frederick Charles Logan; also survived many nieces and nephews. Rob graduated from North Catholic High School in 1971 and then studied economics at the University of Notre Dame, graduating Magna Cum Laude with his Bachelor of Arts in 1975. He then studied law at the University of Pittsburgh School of Law, graduating Cum Laude and Order of the Coif in 1978. He completed his education at New York University in 1979, receiving a Masters of Law degree in Taxation. Rob started practicing law with his father at Cooper, German, Kelly and Purcell in 1978, and maintained a focus on corporate and commercial law, mergers and acquisitions, non-profit law, estate planning, and tax law throughout his career. He was the co-founder, managing shareholder, and director of Sherrard, German, and Kelly, P.C., and continued to practice until his death. Rob was secretary and general outside council to II-VI Incorporated and general counsel to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International. He was active within the community and practicing philanthropist throughout his life. While young, Rob became an Eagle Scout with the Boy Scouts of America. Locally, he was a former director and president of the Mount Lebanon School Board, a member of the Board of Trustees of North Catholic High School, and a member of the North Catholic High School Hall of Fame. He was a member of the Duquesne Club and active member and former president of Edgewood Country Club. Rob generously gave his time and money to many organizations throughout his life. He was a Benefactor and member of the Sorin Society at the University of Notre Dame. Following the diagnosis of his son, Chris, with Type I diabetes, Rob dedicated countless hours to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) International. He served as Chancellor, Chairman of the Board of Directors, Chair of the Audit Committee, Chair of Government Relations, and Member of the International Board of Directors of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International. Friends will be welcomed at LAUGHLIN MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 222 Washington Road, Mount Lebanon, Wednesday evening 5-8, Thursday 2-4 and 5-8 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Saint Winifred Church, 550 Sleepy Hollow Road, Mt. Lebanon Friday morning at 10 o'clock. Entombment Queen of Heaven Cemetery will be private for the family. If desired, family suggests memorials to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, 501 Martindale St., Ste. 670, Pgh., PA 15212. www.laughlinfuneralhome.com Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb