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CLEARLAKE, Calif. – Wilfried Mack Ziegler, age 66, entered into rest in Clearlake on Monday Aug. 31, 2015.
Funeral services are pending at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date.
Please refer to www.jonesandlewis.com and search for his name.
Jones & Lewis Clear Lake Memorial Chapel will post updated service date and time as it becomes available.
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Renée Foster
Feb. 4, 1956 – Aug. 12, 2015
NORTHERN CALIFORNIA – Renée Foster was born Renée Eileen Ramey in Campbell, Calif., to John and Lois Ramey (née Favre).
She attended Capri Elementary, Rolling Hills Middle and Westmont High (Class of 1974).
After graduation Renée moved with her family to Lakeport, Calif., where she started her lifelong career as a title officer and met her husband, Kent Foster Sr. She also lived in Oakley through the 1980s and spent the last 15 years in Stockton, Calif.
Renée loved the outdoors – camping, backpacking, beach-lounging – and had a taste for good wine and good company. She was a fan of horror movies, books, and holidays. Her Christmas shopping would be done before Halloween, not because she was eager to get it over with but because she was so excited to get it started. She refused to listen when asked to indulge others less and herself more. She was as optimistic as a child, as generous as a saint and as stubborn as a mule.
Among those who are missing her now and forever, her children, Renella Ramey of Campbell, Kent Foster Jr. and Kevin Foster of Stockton; grandchildren, Gabe Gossack, Cassie Gossack, Kaylie Foster and Natalie Kashka; sisters, Cheryl Higa, Suzan Shaat and Bluette Ramey; and a devoted posse of cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.
And last but not least, her beloved dogs of mysterious lineage, Sweetie Pie and Pepper, who she would have told you are not weird looking at all. If you wish to make a donation in her memory, the SPCA in Stockton would be a good choice.
In honor of Renée, today please share a smile with everyone you see, as she would have.
She was laid to rest on Aug. 24 at Hartley Cemetery in Lakeport.
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David Paul Robinson Sr.
Jan. 22, 1947-Aug. 25, 2015
NORTHERN CALIFORNIA – Dave Robinson, 68, died Aug. 25, 2015, at his home in Citrus Heights under the care of hospice for one week after courageously fighting an aggressive form of melanoma for four months.
Dave is survived by his wife, Sandy; his son, David Robinson Jr., (Lindsey), and grandchildren, Ryan and Jodie Robinson; his daughter, Cindy Morrison (Guy) and granddaughter, Stephanie; his sister, Sandy Hickman, and nephew, Justin Dutcher; his half-brother, Paul Craig; his son-in-law, Scott Flodin (Kim) and grandchildren Isabella and Simone.
Dave was predeceased by his parents, David George Robinson and Theresa Robinson Craig, longtime former owners of the Sportsman's Harbor (”The Harbor”) in Nice.
Dave attended Upper Lake High School for his junior and senior years, transferring from Oakland. He found his niche as a co-captain of the football team for 1963-64. He also played on the basketball and baseball teams and was active in student government. His natural athletic prowess belied his congenital heart defects for which he had open heart surgery twice as a young child.
He was a loyal alumnus who proudly wore his letter sweater to many events during and after his high school years. He also attended many homecoming games through the years and all of the class reunions for the class of 1965. He had planned to attend the “Big 50” class reunion Sept. 26 with other alumni from the classes of 1965 and 1966.
Dave spent many years working for Del Monte Foods in Oakland, and ended his career working as a contractor with the California National Guard in Sacramento.
In addition to his family, Dave's passions included the San Francisco 49ers and oval dirt track auto racing. For many years, he worked as the pit crew, first for friends and neighbors, and then for his son, David (“Powerfeed”), and most recently for his grandchildren, Ryan and Jodie who are now racing in sprint cars
Dave also had a strong life long affinity for the number “4.” Early race cars in the family often had “4” on them; he was married 24 years to Sandy (having married on July 4 when he was age 44); he was ill for 4 months; and died peacefully, surrounded by family, at 4:44 p.m. on Aug. 25 after a four month illness.
Dave's wife and family will be hosting a celebration of life in Citrus Heights on Sunday, Sept. 20, from 2 to 7 p.m. at 6240 Astronaut Lane, Citrus Heights. Further information can be obtained by contacting Sandy Robinson at 916-212-2056 or at
In lieu of flowers, donations in Dave's memory can be made to the Upper Lake Booster Club for the stadium lights project by sending donations to: Upper Lake Booster Club, Upper Lake High School. 675 Clover Valley Road, Upper Lake, CA 95485.
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