Robert Earl Prothero

Robert "Bob" Earl Prothero Robert "Bob" Earl Prothero, 87, of Bluffton, SC, passed away peacefully in his sleep at home on Saturday, January 9, 2021. He is survived by his children Steve (Cheryl) and Bob Prothero, and Kathy (Mike) Ziegler; his dear sister Sandy; and his best friend Brenda. Bob attended Beaumont High School and Washington University in St. Louis, MO. He served in the Korean War and then in the Army Reserve. Bob began his career working as a CPA, auditor, and consultant at KPMG. Later, he became an executive at the First National State Bank of New Jersey. Finally, he started his own consulting business, The Q Group, Inc., where he was Chairman and CEO until he retired. During retirement, Bob pursued his passion of investing. Bob was a sports fan, and especially enjoyed following the St. Louis Cardinals baseball team. He shared his love of sports with his children during family ski trips, tennis matches, running, and swimming. Bob was also an avid reader and a connoisseur of fine wines. Bob enjoyed a great life, and one of his last wishes was that people not be sad about his passing. He would prefer you to celebrate his life, perhaps by drinking a toast to him. Or you could remember him by donating to the Cancer Research Institute (cancerresearch.org) or The Michael J. Fox Foundation (michaeljfox.org). No services are planned.