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Robert Reisfelt Obituary
Mar. 30, 1953 - Apr. 21, 2016
Resident of Walnut Creek
Bob Reisfelt, 63, passed away unexpectedly last Thursday. A kind and gentle man, Bob enriched the lives of all who knew him.
He earned his undergraduate degree from UC Davis and MBA from St. Mary's College. Bob was a professional in the lighting industry, beginning with Galaxy Lighting, then as the owner of The Light Source in Danville, and most recently, with Garaventa & Associates.
However, Bob's passion lay with his family. His biggest smiles were found when he was on the floor playing with the grandchildren. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Susie, sons Michael and Nicholas (Jessica), daughter Emily Thompson, mother Fay Reisfelt, and his loving grandchildren.
Bob's life will be celebrated on Sunday, May 1, at 2 pm, at the Community Hall in Civic Park, Walnut Creek. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Walnut Creek Education Foundation.
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Dwight Peterson
April 28, 2016
Bob and I went through the St. Mary's MBA program in 1983-84 although it seems like just yesterday. It was comical that each semester, when we introduced ourselves, Bob was progressively at higher and higher positions in his company. I live in Danville and frequently think of Bob as I passed The Light Source. Bob was all the things others have mentioned and it was a privilege to have known him. Strength to his family and friends
Cheryl Nakao
April 27, 2016
I am so sorry for your family's loss.
Meg Edwards
April 26, 2016
I did not know Mr. Reisfelt, but have the privilege of working for his son, Nicholas. He is obviously an excellent man, I know this by knowing his son. I, all of us at the office, are heartbroken for all of you. I hope the days are filled with the most joyful, loving memory of your father's/husband's life.
Julie Christensen
April 26, 2016
My sincerest condolences to Bob's family, he was so wonderful to work with all the years I new him as a young lighting sales person and later. I always enjoyed seeing him and talking or laughing with him about all the crazy things lighting is. He will be missed deeply, this is sad news. I am so sorry for your loss. He loved his family and talked about them all the time and how proud he was of his sons and his dogs and grandkids he adored
April 25, 2016
"Our deepest condolences to the Reisfelt family. Bob was such a kindhearted soul. May love and prayers help guide you through this difficult time..."
Chris & Sandy Cefalu
Manteca Lighting
Vickie Reyes
April 25, 2016
Sending our most sincere and deepest sympathy to Susie, children and grandchildren. Our thoughts and prayers are with your in your time of sorrows. Bob's memory will live in our hearts forever...
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