Bob Wines, whose life spanned from July 21, 1946 to Oct. 21, 2017, passed away peacefully at his home in San Marino in the loving arms of his family at age 71. In May 2017, he was diagnosed with glioblastoma multiforme brain tumor.
Bob was born and raised in Anaheim, and graduated from Anaheim High in 1964 and them from USC in 1968. A member of Phi Delta Theta Fraternity, Bob remained a loyal Trojan.
While at USC Bob met Denise Casaretto. In 1969 they were married and lived in San Marino where they raised their two daughters.
Bob was involved in the seafood industry for all of his career and enjoyed the extensive travel that was associated with it.
Bob is survived by Denise, his loving wife of 48 years.
They are the proud parents of Lisa (John) Weithas and Kimberlee (Alan) Lenertz and the devoted grandparents of Emma and Lila Weithas and Alex and Gillian Lenertz.
His grandchildren were the light of his life. He was a loyal and enthusiastic supporter of all their school and sporting activities.
Bob is also survived by his mother, Ruth Wines, and his brother, Jon (Deb) Wines.
He was preceded in death by his father Ralph Kenton Wines, who served as the AUHSD Superintendent from 1969 to 1978. He also opened new schools for the District, serving as principal of Western JHS from 1954-56.
He will be lovingly remembered by his sisters-in-law Mary Ann (Byron) Boyer, Gina Maxwell and Debra Casaretto (Robert Perez).
Bob was a devoted, protective and cherished part of all of the lives of his family.
His memory will live forever in the hearts of those who were touched by his love and friendship. Bob’s peaceful passing was a perfect ending to a beautiful life. At his request there was a private family service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Bob’s honor to the charity of your choice or show an act of kindness in Bob’s memory.
