Robert Thomas Brill

He was born to Walter and Georgianna Brill on Nov. 12, 1922 on his grandmother's kitchen table.

That may account for his appreciation for food.

At the early age of 9 he was diagnosed with tuberculous and spent two years in a medical facility.

He went on to complete school and graduate from Hayward High in California in 1942 where he excelled in music. His instrument of choice was the bass viol and later the steel guitar.

Immediately following high school he joined the army with his best buddy, Warren Jensen and was honorably discharged in 1945 as a PFC in the 967th Field Artillery Battalion Unit.

Our Dad continued with his passion for music and played with local bands, one being the Sal Carson Band where he met his first love, Barbara Maxine Wattenberger of Independence, Oregon. They were married in 1946 until her passing in 2003.

During their marriage he worked for Hostess Cakes as a sales driver. Needless to say our family was well stocked with Twinkies, Hohos, and Ding Dongs.

After many years and retirement approaching , the decided to relocate to Citrus Heights and there they found a new home, wonderful long-lasting friendships and an endless variety of activities that brought them such joy.

Dad's interest soon moved to managing the Bingo games at the clubhouse where he was commonly known as Bingo Bob. His retiring in 2019 was clearly difficult for him but he continued to enjoy and cherish his callers and most of all, the players that came every Thursday night.

He was proceeded in death by his first wife Barbara in 2003 and Jeanne Gilmour his second marriage in 2012.

He is survived by his brother Warren, son Dennis (Marina), daughter Diana, stepdaughter, Shirley, grandchildren Michelle, Toby, Lauren, Jonathan and Jessica. He was also blessed with nine great - grandchildren. Also, nieces Pat and Deb and nephew Gary.

It should also be mentioned he is survived by a good friend, Frances Bacon for whom he shared some wonderful times together over the last 8 years.

Our father was a member of the Greatest Generation, a diminishing group of men and women that are known for their work ethic, frugality, adjustment to momentous changes and familiarity with sacrifice and honor.

Quite often while out, people would ask him what his secret was to being in his 90's and look so good... his answer was always " keep working, keep moving" and he did just that.

We love you Dad, miss you and we will see you again.