Robert J. Tarkenton Sr.
December 06, 1933 - December 28, 2012
Obituary
OREGON-Robert J. Tarkenton Sr., age 79, of Oregon, passed away peacefully at Countryside Estates in Jefferson on Friday, Dec. 28, 2012. He was born on Dec. 6, 1933, the son of Julian and Unibel Tarkenton. Robert was a gifted mechanic who enjoyed building high performance engines. For more than 30 years he saw our great nation through the windshield of a Peterbilt before opening a small engine repair shop in Oregon. Robert is survived by his six children, Bobbie Jay, Howard Ray, Stanley Gray, Janelle Kay, Guy Mitchell and Laura Louise; and seven grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Kate and Marge; brother, Warren; and the loving mother of his six children, Josephine. A Masonic service will be held at GUNDERSON OREGON FUNERAL HOME, 1150 Park St. Oregon, at 1 p.m. on Monday, Dec 31, 2012. Visitation will be at the funeral home from 11 a.m. until the time of the service on Monday.
Events
Visitation
Mon Dec 31, 2012 @ 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Oregon • 1150 Park Street, Oregon, WI 53575
Service
Mon Dec 31, 2012 @ 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Oregon • 1150 Park Street, Oregon, WI 53575
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Kathy Calhoun
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Sorry to hear of your Dads passing.He came to Main Tap for a beer and burger. Sorry for your loss. Take care!
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Carol Boettcher
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I was so sorry to hear of Bob's passing. I have many memories of him over the years. What a good friend he was to Bill and Ron. My deepest sympathy to the entire Family! Carol