Robert Lee Tacherra

Robert "Bob" Tacherra, 80, of Sonoma (previously of Petaluma), California, passed away peacefully Sunday, February 12, 2017, surrounded by his family. Robert was born on February 19, 1936, in San Leandro, California, to Lawrence and May Ellen Tacherra. Robert was a veteran of the U.S. Army. On June 24, 1957, he married the former Isabell Crowell. After her death, Robert met and married Jeannine (Martinez) Tacherra on May 17, 2003.
Robert worked as a truck driver for several different trucking companies, hauling everything from hay to steel beams. In his later years Robert worked and eventually retired from hauling milk for Petaluma Creamery. He spent his retired years enjoying his hobbies such as camping, fishing and especially bowling. Robert was an active member of S.I.R.S. and Native Sons of the Golden West. Robert made many endearing friendships in his life, as he had never met a stranger. Robert was kind and generous to everyone he knew. He loved his children and was overjoyed by the love of his grandchildren.
Robert is preceded in death by his son, Jimmy Tacherra, first wife Isabell Tacherra, and brother Joey Tacherra.
In addition to his loving wife, Jeannine Tacherra, Robert is survived by his children, Cynthia (Gary) Arrington of Ocala, FL, and Katharine Tobias of Virginia Beach, VA; his stepchildren, Matthew (Christina) Martinez, Lisa Beard, and Daniel Martinez, all of Sonoma, Calif.; his ten grandchildren: Scott, Bradley, Andy, Jennifer, Kristen, Nicholas, Jacob, Ryan, Matthew and Michael; and his great-grandchildren, Caroline, Audrey, Jeremiah and Baelen. Robert's surviving siblings are Mary Farmer, Larry Tacherra, Diane Lewis, and Johnny Tacherra.
Friends are invited to attend a Memorial Mass on Thursday, February 16, 2017, at 11:00 a.m., at Saint James Catholic Church, 125 Sonoma Mountain Pkwy, Petaluma, Calif.

 

Service:
Thursday, February 16, 2016
11:00 AM
St. James Catholic Church
125 Sonoma Mountain Pkwy
Petaluma, CA

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