Obituaries

Preceded in death were Robert’s father and mother, Jack and Katheryn Kammerer, sister Florence Fandrich, and son Kirk Kammerer. Robert is survived by his wife Fern and daughters Teresa Polli and Tammy Riggs, 4 grandchildren, and 9 great grandchildren.

Robert was born in Elk Grove, California where he graduated from Elk Grove High school. Robert joined the Army in 1950 and fought in the Korean War. After Robert returned home he joined the California Army National Guard in 1953 where he served in the military police finally reaching the rank of Master Sergeant. While serving in the Guard Robert raised his children, learned to fly airplanes, and worked in the truck parts industry where he eventually owned his own business. Robert was known as a family man, hard worker, and his dedication to giving back to people in need. Robert was a member of the Fremont Rotary Club and a regular at Meals on Wheels to name just a few of the charities he was involved with. Robert was loved and will be missed by his family and friends.

Funeral Services will be held on Friday, May 19th, 2017 at 10am at East Lawn Elk Grove Memorial Chapel at 9189 E. Stockton Blvd., Elk Grove, CA 95624 (916) 732-2031.