LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Robert “Rob” Paul Rumfelt, was born Dec. 7, 1966, another day that will live in infamy.

Rob was a rebellious child, the type he may have arrested in his current law enforcement career.

At the age of 18, he joined the Marine Corps, a decision that changed his life. The traits he learned in the Corps – honor, courage and commitment – are traits he carried with him throughout his life.

He was a man who could be counted on, his word was as good as gold. He swore to serve his country and his community, but his family was always on the forefront of his mind.

Rob dedicated much of his time to supporting the youth in his community. He took great pride in mentoring troubled youth to change their lives for the better.

He risked his life for many people he didn’t know. He served at an international embassy that was bombed, dragged a fellow Marine from a burning Humvee and, most recently, chainsawed through burning trees to help people escape the flames of the Valley fire.

He had many loves in life. They included his family, the Marine Corps, his law enforcement family, the Raiders, hunting with his dogs, scuba diving, sky diving, good rum and, of course, the pirate life.

He was truly larger than life. He scoffed at the rules and did things his way, which was usually to the extreme. He influenced all who dared to be near him.

He is survived by his wife, Kelly; daughters, Nicole (John) and Brittany; grandchildren, Johnny and Robby; parents, Robert “Bob” and Leslie Rumfelt; mother, Juanita Dickson (Mark); brother, Ron Rumfelt (Samantha); sisters, Melanie Brown (Paul), Gina Yee (Darrell), Gwen Brown (Randy) and Amy; nieces, Sarah, Monique and Madison; and nephews, Shane, Randy (Lil Bear), Jake, Joseph, Wyatt, DeMarcus and DeAngelo.

Semper Fidelis.

Services in Rob’s honor are as follows.

A candlelight vigil will be held at Library Park in Lakeport on Tuesday, Aug. 29, at 8 p.m.

Visitation will be held at Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary in Lakeport on Friday, Sept. 1, from noon to 8 p.m.

A memorial service will be held at Don Owens Stadium at Clear Lake High School in Lakeport on Saturday, Sept. 9, at 10 a.m.