Roll Call Tribute

Robert Ervin Armbruster 

April 4, 1963 - January 9, 2024 

Robert Ervin Armbruster, a devoted son, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away on January 9, 2024, at the age of 60, after a hard-fought battle with cancer. Born on April 4, 1963, in Austin, Texas, Robert was a true native Texan and spent his life in the Dallas area.

Robert’s early life was filled with joy alongside his only sibling, Debbie Armbruster. His parents, Ervin and Arlene Armbruster, provided a close-knit family for Robert to thrive. He graduated from Lake Highlands High School, where he and fellow students created the first computer lab, and formed a group known as the APES. Robert went on to receive a degree in Petroleum Engineering from Texas A&M University.

As a very social and friendly person, Robert built communities wherever he went which reflected his multi-faceted personality. From his college days with the Lounge Lizards, to his decades commitment to Renaissance Faires, Robert easily made friends, who appreciated his wicked sense of humor and loving spirit. He cherished his friends and family, and loved trivia, playing with multiple teams including MFI and many others. His love of live action role play was well-known, and he thoroughly enjoyed participating in the International Fantasy Gaming Society.

‍Professionally, Robert found his path in technology, beginning and ending his career with Microsoft. He also made a positive impact in multiple other organizations including Software Spectrum, where he met his former spouse Laura, Nokia, HP, and HYLA. He was a go-to tech support guru for many and enjoyed solving problems. Additionally, he loved his time working at Scarborough Faire, primarily with the amazing friends from Pendragon and East Wind Games.

Robert is predeceased by his mother, Arlene, grandparents on both sides of the family, numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and family members. Roberts’s legacy is carried on by his father, Ervin, sister, Debbie and niece, Kendall, as well as many dedicated family members and friends.

A service to honor the life and legacy of Robert Armbruster will be held on January 26th, at 2:00 p.m. at the Spring Valley Methodist Church, located at 7700 Spring Valley, Dallas, TX 75254. A reception will be held immediately after at the church.

Robert Armbruster will be deeply missed by all who knew him. His spirit, characterized by generosity, warmth, and a genuine love for life, will continue to live on in the hearts of his family, friends, and all the lives he touched. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Robert’s memory to the Battleship Texas Foundation, the Texas A&M Foundation, or the American Cancer Society.