Vigil 7:00 P.M., August 21, 2014, Mass 10:00 A.M., August 22, 2014 at St. Catherine’s Catholic Church, Morgan Hill. Donations can be made to Hospice of the Valley.org. Joseph Kraut Jr. Memorial Fund-SLRH No name Uno, Gilroy CA.
Robert passed peacefully at home surrounded by his family.
He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Lucille, and their five children; Christine (Pat Rowen), Michael (Donna), John (Vicki), Daniel (Betty), Francine (Stephen Smith).
Bob Lived his entire life in the Santa Clara Valley. Bob grew up in Los Gatos on the Families apricot-prune ranch near Vasona Lake.
After serving in the Navy during WWII, Bob returned to the Santa Clara Valley. He moved his Family to Morgan Hill in 1967.
He was a member of the Calif. Pioneers of Santa Clara Valley, Los Californianos, and a 50 year member of Operating Engineers Union.
His 28 years of retirement enabled him to enjoy time with his family, nine grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and numerous nephews, nieces, and friends.