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Robert Stoll Obituary
1933 - 2021
Robert Arthur Stoll of Lompoc died Sunday, December 4, 2021, at the age of 88.
Bob was born February 11, 1933, in Sioux City, Iowa to Harold and Julia Stoll. He joined the United States Navy as a teenager and served during the Korean War. After his military service he completed his education by earning college degrees in economics, computer science and electrical engineering.
Formerly of Illinois, Texas and Alaska, Bob has been a resident of Lompoc since 1960. He was employed for 33 years as a computer engineer with Federal Electric at Vandenberg Air Force Base. He and his family attended Bethany Lutheran Church in Lompoc. After his retirement he enjoyed hunting at the base, riding his motorcycle and repairing clocks and watches including the city clock in downtown Guadalupe. He was a member of the Lompoc Masonic Lodge, The Elks Lodge, The American Legion, the Oceano Clock Club, and the American Watch and Clock Makers Association.
Bob is survived by his wife and companion of 41 years, Jacqueline, his son Robert Stoll of Lompoc, daughter Julie Dedon of Lompoc, daughter and son-in-law Angela and David Austin of Florida, stepdaughter Debbie Rivera of Lompoc, his grandsons David Dedon and Ruben Reyna, and his niece and nephew Catherine and Michael Stoll from Omaha. He was preceded in death by his first wife Joann Stoll and his brother Jim Stoll, and a nephew John Stoll.
The funeral service will be Wednesday, December 22, at 10 am in the chapel of the Starbuck-Lind Mortuary. Interment will follow in the Lompoc Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Serenity House, 930 Miramonte Drive, Santa Barbara, CA 93109.
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Dawn-Marie Willis Manser
December 31, 2022
I have find memories of visiting Mr. Stoll with my Father Jeff Willis and seeing all the clocks. My Dad was also stationed on Vandenberg Airforce Base when I was a kid and I do believe we were neighbors as well prior to our moving to N. "O" St. Mr. Stolls enthusiasm for clocks, my exposure to the clock world as a young child and also (after moving away) during visits back to Lompoc and again seeing the clocks on display everywhere is what brought me to become a collector of clocks today. My condolences to the family. God bless.
Helen Blea
December 17, 2021
I was Bob’s neighbor for 23 1/2 years. He could be stubborn but I loved that man. As he was known as the “clock man” he had people bringing items to him all the time. I will miss talking to him and also miss the sound of his truck when he started it when he left at night or when he pulled up in the morning. Rest in peace my friend ✝
Gloria Klawiter
December 10, 2021
Sending my condolences to the family, especially Julie/Grace. You are in my prayers.
Dan Farley
December 10, 2021
Awe sorry to hear of Robert’s Passing When I lived in Lompoc years back we talked all the time over at Ray’s and Ann’s place off College. He also fixed two old clocks for meAnd they are still running Great todayRest in Peace Robert.
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