Bob passed away peacefully at his home in Clayton, Calif. with his family by his side after a short battle with cancer. He is survived by his second wife Joanne, and their combined 8 children and spouseâs, 18 grandchildren, and 6 great grandchildren.
The oldest of five siblings, Bob was born in Washington DC to Frank and Lucille Royster. Siblings Jerry, Frank, Cathy and Tom followed.
Bob grew up primarily in Aberdeen, S.D. and graduated from Aberdeenâs Central High School in 1951. He was a member of the varsity football and basketball squads as the comradery of team sports was important to him. After graduation, Bob moved with his grandparents William & Grace Royster to Vallejo, CA, where he attended Vallejo Community College, earning an Associate of Arts Degree. Bob was well-received by his peers. He was on the football team and was chosen to be a student speaker at the Vallejo Community College graduation ceremony in 1953.