Robert Rodney Winterberg died peacefully, surrounded by family, on July 20, 2015 at the age of 87. Bob, as he was known to his friends, was born in Visalia, CA where he met the love of his life, Pat. He soon joined the Navy and served until 1946, when he and Pat were married. He attended Visalia Junior College as well as College of the Pacific where upon graduation he became Business Manager. After learning that he was 10 days short in his military service, Bob enlisted in the US Army and was sent to Officer’s Candidate School in Fort Benning, Georgia. He also served in Indianapolis, IN and Tacoma, WA. Upon discharge from the Army in 1955, Bob moved back to Stockton, CA and began his career at the College of the Pacific, being promoted to Finance and Accounting Officer, Business Manager, Executive Assistant to the President and finally, Financial Vice President of the University of the Pacific, where he served until his retirement in 1989. He was bestowed an honorary Doctorate of Business Administration from Ohio Northern University in 1968.
Bob was active in the community serving North Stockton Rotary Club as President. He also served as District Governor and on the International Budget and Finance Committee. In addition, he was a 32nd Degree Master Mason and a member of Scottish Rite. He was Past President in Grandfathers of America as well as past “Big SIR” for Port Stockton Branch #46, Sons in Retirement. Bob was also a Past President of the Western Association of College & University Business Officers and on the Board of Directors for the National Association of College & University Business Officers. He served as a trustee for the Pacific Medical Center in San Francisco. He was also a member of Lincoln Presbyterian Church.
Bob is survived by his wife of 68 years, Patricia (Hamilton), and 3 daughters, Deborah Roscelli (Alan), Jody Council (Jeffrey) and Lynette Dillard (Bill), 6 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister, Jean Pottichen Ragolio. He was preceded in death by his siblings, James Winterberg, Jacqueline Kinkler and Lorraine Praster.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Robert R. Winterberg Outstanding Senior Award, Eberhardt School of Business, University of the Pacific, 3601 Pacific Avenue, Stockton, CA 95211 or to the memorial of your choice.
VISITATION
No Visitation will be held.
SERVICES
A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00p.m. on Sunday, August 2, 2015 at Morris Chapel, Campus of The University Of The Pacific, 3601 Pacific Ave., Stockton, CA 95211.
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