Robert was born in Manhattan, New York on November 3, 1929. At the age of 81 on January 26, 2011, Robert passed away in Moreno Valley, California. After graduating from high school he enlisted in the Marine Reserves and was called to active duty during Korea. After 10 years active duty he returned to the reserves. He retired from the reserves as a Master Sgt. in 1977. He was an accountant for the government until 1995. He loved soccer and was a referee for the AYSO soccer league. He was proud to be a 25 year member of the Sons of the American Revolution and was their treasurer for many years. He was also a member of the Riverside County Amateur Radio Association.
He became a pillar of Wesleyan Christian Fellowship, a Licensed Minister in the denomination. He hoped to be ordained but Gad called him home before he could finish the classes.
Robert was preceded in death by his daughter, Ann Marie Britcher. He is survived by his wife, Lois; children, Bob (Lori) Yakominich, Theresa (Doug) Jarret, Amy Lippman, Rob (Michelle) Lippman and grandchildren. He is also survived by Jimmy Gallagher, Jaylin McDonald, Luke and Nicole Yakominich, Lucas and Maya Lippman and a host of family and friends. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Miller-Jones Moreno Valley Mortuary, 23618 Sunnymead Blvd., CA. 92553, where a Graveside Service will be held Monday, February 7, 2011 at 11:15am., staging area #2 at Riverside National Cemetery.
On behalf of the family there will be a pot luck lunch held at 11:30am with Memorial Service to follow at 1:00pm, on Sunday, February 6, 2011 at Wesleyan Christian Fellowship.
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