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In Memory

Robert Ronald McNerney - Class Of 1972

Robert Ronald McNerney

 

July 23, 2010

 

Robert “Bob” McNerney was born in South Bend, Ind., on Aug. 15, 1954, the son of Dorothy and Robert. He grew up in a happy family as the beloved brother of two siblings: Cathy and Christopher. He received his B.A. in business from Ball State University, Indiana, in 1976, and began his career in the electrical business in Chicago where he met his future wife Susan.

When the opportunity arose to start his own business, Robert and Susan moved out to California in 1981. That same year they were married and began their dream of creating a life and family together.

In the years that followed, Robert and Susan had three beautiful daughters: Lauren, Ellen and Jennifer. 

Robert continued to cultivate his business and dedicate much of his life to providing for his family.

Robert worked in the electrical industry for 29 years and was respected as a man of great integrity, generosity and intelligence. 

His company, ElectriGroup, was a testament to his hard work and character as were his many business friends and colleagues. 

He was a member of the Ben Franklin Electric Club and the NEMRA chapter president for Northern California as well as a board member for the National NEMRA Group. He represented several electrical manufacturers on the Rep Advisory Counsel for many years.

Robert loved to spend time with colleagues and friends on the golf course. It was a sport he played from a young age, and one he referred to as a gentleman’s sport. 

Golf provided him an opportunity to create relationships and connect with people on another level from his work. Holes-in-one at Stanford Golf Club and Old Head Golf Course in Ireland were among his most cherished accomplishments.

Unlike many others, Robert’s creative life did not end outside of the workplace. Robert was a true craftsman, a do-it-yourself person. When something inspired his interest, he would fully immerse himself in it, accomplishing tasks to near perfection. 

Whether it was building his own picket fence or planting a garden of succulents, everything he did he saw as an opportunity for learning.

One of Robert’s greatest passions and gifts was cooking. 

He was an incredible chef and could turn the simplest ingredients into a meal fit for a king. The time spent in his kitchen was a direct expression of his love and gratitude for his family and friends.

Living in the Napa Valley, Robert also had an appreciation and fascination for wine. 

Information from Jeff Wyatt:

He was a good guy... we had a lot of fun in jr. high and high school with our friend group that included Craig Taelman, Ron Bates, Ron "Chipper" Joers, Tina Hochstetter, Gayle Livers, Gail Heim, and so many more. RIP Bob

04/14/2018 JFC

 
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04/15/18 08:46 AM #1    

Jeff Wyatt (1972)

so many more like Mike Lobdell and Mark Lapierre... so many good times.  I met up with Bob in San Fran on my business travels in either the late 1990's or early 2000's and like so many of us, he seemed to be happy and at peace with his life and just so in love with his family and life.  Missing him... and., BTW, I think he still owes me a bottle of wine.  RIP Bob.

 


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