Robert Fulton Tangren Jr.

Robert Fulton "Bob" Tangren Jr., age 84, passed away peacefully in his sleep in West Milton, Ohio after visiting with his family on Thursday, January 22, 2026. He was born on July 6, 1941 in St. Louis, Missouri to Robert Fulton and Dorothea Elizabeth {Bierwagen} Tangren Sr. Bob is survived by his loving wife of 59 years Catherine "Kate" Tangren {Toupal}, children David (Laura) Tangren of Casstown, Ohio, Dorothy Tangren of Davis, California, and Russell (Harmony) Tangren of Davis, California and siblings Alan Tangren of Chicago Park, California, Christina (Franz) Schwarz of Grass Valley, California, Gerald (Lorna) Tangren of Wenatchee, Washington, Ernst Tangren of Bedford, Texas and Willian Tangren of Chicago Park, California. He is also survived by eighteen grandchildren and six great-grandchildren, including the step families.

Electricity was Bob's passion. Bob earned his Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of California at Davis, where he also studied Nuclear Physics. After college, he proudly worked as an electrical and instrumentation engineer on Polaris nuclear powered submarines for the U.S. Navy - Naval Sea Systems command at the Mare Island Naval Shipyard, Vallejo, California. Later, Bob became an electrical building contractor and helped construct numerous commercial and residential projects around the Davis, Sacramento, and Winters area while Bob and Kate established their 40-year presence in Davis, California. Bob and Kate then moved to Reno, Nevada and Bob went on to install and consult upon several major renewable electrical energy systems throughout northern California and Nevada.

Bob was a devoted Christian whose kindness, gentleness, and patience touched everyone who knew him. He was a loving husband and a wonderful father, doing everything for his family and community. Bob had a gift for teaching and taught a variety of kids, his own and neighbors' alike, to maintain vehicles and buildings and take pride in learning all manner of practical skills. His love and legacy will continue to shine brightly and we are sure he is now keeping the lights of Heaven running strong.

A Memorial Service will be held in California at the convenience of the family. Arrangements have been entrusted to Frings and Bayliff Funeral Home, Tipp City. Online condolences may be expressed at www.fringsandbayliff.com.