1954

Following graduation from Santa Clara University in 1954 to 1956, Robert A. “Bob” Bonnel ’54 was a 1st Lt. for the U.S. Army specializing in artillery. He was employed by McKesson for 37 years as one of the region’s leading representatives. Upon his retirement in 1993, he and his wife, Dorie, moved to Livermore, and enjoyed some travel and relaxing time in the mountains. Bob enjoyed gardening, fishing and playing golf (two lifetime holes-in-one) well into his retirement. He was an avid fan of the Oakland Raiders, Oakland A’s and Golden State Warriors. He spent his weekends and vacations with his family, with a yearly summer vacation and reunion at Lake Tahoe with his brothers and their families, enjoying fishing, swimming, and BBQs. Bob died at age 87 on July 30, 2020.

29 Sep 2020