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Robert Manderfeld Obituary

Robert was born on January 14, 1921 in Racine, Wisconsin and passed away on December 1, 2009. In 1977, he married Dora Flamson and they settled in Calistoga. He was a proud veteran of World War II, and received many wonderful benefits from the VA when he was declared legally blind in 2001. Robert and his wife were members of the Napa Valley Jazz society, and enjoyed many jazz festivals together. He was predeceased by two brothers and three sisters. He will be greatly missed by his wife, Dora; sister Charlotte Thielen; and his son, John Manderfeld (Lori Bachman); as well as Jim Flamson (Kathy); and Janie Parker (Barry). He is also survived by four grandchildren, Tom Flamson, Dan Flamson, Lisa Emmerson and Janeen Kozak, and six great grandchildren. Services are private and will be held December 12, 2009 in Paso Robles, CA.

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Published by Press Democrat from Dec. 4 to Dec. 5, 2009.

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