LAKEPORT, Calif. – Robert “Bob” Samuelson, a longtime Lakeport resident, passed away Sept. 19, 2015, at the age of 80.

Bob was born in San Francisco where he met and in 1953 married his high school sweetheart, Gail Friedle.

They had three children, Linda Peak, Mark Samuelson and Victoria Samuelson.

Bob worked in the electronics field in the Bay Area, but they always had a summer home in Lakeport as Bob was very involved in getting started the Nor-Cal Boat and Ski Club.

In 1977 the family moved to Lakeport and Bob and son Mark started S&S Electric, which he ran for 35 years.

Bob was also a member and officer of the Lakeport Elks.

He leaves behind his loving wife, Gail; his children, Linda, Mark and Vickie; five grandchildren, Adam and Jessica Peak, Jenifer Gerber, Shay Willig and Chad Samuelson; along with four great-grandchildren.

The family prefers donations in his memory to Meals on Wheels or Hospice of Lake County.

Bob will be laid to rest at Hartley Cemetery.

A celebration of life will be held Tuesday, Sept. 29, at 2:30 p.m. at the Lakeport Elks Lodge. Bring a dish to share.

For further information call Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary at 707-263-0357 or 707-994-5611, or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com .