Robert (Bob) Morgan former President of the Geo. M. Martin Company has passed away at the age of 72.
Dear Bob, may the Lord embrace you in His arms. Without your friendship and support, Corruga.Expert would not exist.
We met all over the world—Shanghai, Munich, Atlanta, Moscow—at various seminars and exhibitions. I remember our first meeting at SinoCorrugated in Shanghai… You complimented my English and supported our magazine as one of our very first advertising clients. Later, we organized several technical seminars for boxmakers in the former Soviet Union. Your presentations, your professionalism—they were outstanding. You stood out like a shining star among others.
You were always such a great support for me. Your smile was unforgettable. You were so handsome, and you reminded me so much of my father. It feels like it was just yesterday…
Rest in peace, dear Bob. You are deeply missed.
— Igor Tkalenko.
Obituary – Bob Morgan
Robert “Bob” Morgan, former President of the Geo. M. Martin Company and a respected leader in the corrugated packaging industry, passed away peacefully at his home in Benicia, California, on February 8, 2025. He was 72.
Bob earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration, Management, and Marketing from St. Mary’s University in Winona, Minnesota. He dedicated most of his career to the corrugated industry, where his leadership and expertise left a lasting impact. He began his journey in corrugated in a sales role at the former Ward Machinery Co. In 1985, he joined Geo. M. Martin as Sales Manager. Bob was promoted to Vice President of Sales & Marketing in 1989 and later became President in 2002.
As President of Geo. M. Martin, Bob played a pivotal role in the company’s growth and innovation, earning deep respect from colleagues, customers, and industry peers. Under his leadership, the company introduced groundbreaking technologies, including the Pozi-Stack system, the patented Quik-Break nicked bundle breaker, and Scrubber Technology—advancements that are now industry standards.
Bob was more than a leader; he was a mentor, a visionary, and a true gentleman. His integrity, professionalism, and commitment to fostering long-lasting relationships made a profound impact on everyone who had the privilege of working with him. Even after his retirement in 2020, Bob remained actively involved in the industry as a member of the company’s Board of Directors.
“Bob will be dearly missed by everyone at our company,” said George R. Martin, President of Geo. M. Martin. “He was respected by customers and industry associates around the world, as well as by those who worked closely with him here. His leadership and coordination skills helped us through challenging times and shaped our company into the industry leader it is today. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends.”
He is survived by Donna, his wife of nearly 50 years; his son Robert “Bobby” Morgan III; daughters Samantha Freeman and Brittany Pebet; sisters Sharon Weiland and Deborah Solan; brother Craig Morgan; and his seven grandchildren.
Bob’s legacy will live on in the industry he helped shape and in the hearts of all who knew him.
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