Obituary of Robert Leon Black

Robert Leon Black, age 92, of Banning, CA, passed away Monday, July 27, 2015 at his home in Banning, CA. Robert was born on April 6, 1923 in Alhambra, CA to his parents Lester and Irma Black. He retired from Law enforcement as a Police Lieutenant of Compton, CA after 33 years. Robert also served in the U.S. Navy in World War II. Robert was a member of Saint Kateri Kateri Tekakwitha Catholic Church. Robert is survived by his wife of 44 years, Beverly Black of Banning, CA; daughter & son-in-law Carol & Craig Dong of Diamond Bar, CA; son & daughter-in-law Gary & Alice Benge of Gardnerville, CA; daughter, Gail Black of Buena Park, CA; bother-in-law & sister-in-law James & Lyn Boniface of Gold Beach, OR; 6 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, 4 nephews and 4 nieces. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lester & Irma Black; brothers, Lester Black, Gordon Black & Richard Black. A Visitation & Rosary was held August 5, 2015 at Wiefels & Son Mortuary of Banning, CA. Mass was held August 6, 2015 at Saint Kateri Tekakwitha Catholic Church, Banning, CA. Robert Leon Black was laid to rest at All Souls Catholic Cemetery, Long Beach, CA.