Robert Thomas Tripp, Jr

Robert Thomas Tripp Jr., age 61, gained his angel wings February 21, 2020. Robert was born in Racine, Wisconsin, one of nine children. Robert known as "Bobby" growing up was a rockstar, he never took life too seriously. Bobby grew up like a wild flower causing trouble in the towns of Wisconsin with his brothers and friends by his side. Later in life Robert settled down and started his family in Visalia, CA. Together Robert and Mary had four kids Eon, Andrew, and twins Angela and Robert the 3rd (known as Bobby). As they raised their kids Robert became known as "Uncle Robert"/ the neighborhood dad to all the neighborhood kids because he was always outside fixing bikes and teaching all the kids in the neighborhood how to ride dirt bikes and goat carts. Robert was a man of many trades but his passion was doing tile. He had a gift when it came to designing a one of a kind tile job. He was selfless when it came to helping others, fixing anything for anyone in need. He knew now to fix and do anything and everything. In late 2014 Robert moved back home to Wisconsin to be with his old high school girlfriend Roselle. There Robert retired and began restoring old cars. Robert's most prideful car he restored was his Yellow Thunderbird. As the years went on Robert would fly back and forth from WI to CA spending the holidays with his kids. In January 2020 Robert received his diagnosis and became ill. By February 2020 all of his kids drove out to Wisconsin to bring their dad home. Robert and his boys drove across the United States to get him home a road trip they will forever hold close to their hearts. Once in California his daughter became his caregiver where he later passed away in his home on February 21st. Robert will continue to live through his four kids for years to come, he was so proud of having four kids that his greatest accomplishment was that he had not one but four kids. Robert also has three grandchildren Brett, Madison, and Scarlett. Robert will continue to be in our hearts and memories as time goes on. A Funeral Service will be held 10am, Friday, March 20, 2020 at Salser & Dillard Funeral Chapel with internment to immediately follow at Visalia District Cemetery, 1300 W Goshen Ave, Visalia, Ca. Tributes and condolences may be offered by logging onto www.salseranddillard.com.

Robert Thomas Tripp, Jr

October 20, 1958 - February 21, 2020