Obituary of Robert Tucker

Robert E. Tucker, 89, of Great Falls, died on January 23, 2024, of natural causes. As per his request, he was cremated and no memorial services are planned. He was born in Summitville, Tennessee, on March 29, 1934. He spent most of his early years in Michigan, where he enlisted in the Air Force in 1951. He served in Korea and Japan during the Korean War. In 1955, he married Monica Martinez in Oakland, California. He retired from the Air Force in 1980 and worked briefly for City Motors prior to attending what was then the College of Great Falls. In 1982, he graduated with honors, earning a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration. He later worked for the Boeing Company and Air Force Civil Service. Robert was a member of the Air Force Association, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and Disabled American Veterans. He loved camping in the mountains and his fondest memories were of his family around a campfire. Survivors include his wife, Monica; five daughters, Kathryn (John) Tucker Burkhardt of Vancouver, WA, Cheryl (Alan) Gould of Sun City West, AZ, Dani Williams of Vancouver, WA, Monica (Roger) Anderson of Vancouver, WA, and Holly (Dale) Tucker Owen of Lakewood, WA. He also enjoyed four beautiful granddaughters; three great-grandsons; and one great-granddaughter. Condolences for the family may be shared online at www.OConnorFuneralHome.com.