Bob Rochelle (August 4, 1947 – November 29, 2008)

Bob Rochelle was born August 4th 1947 in Portsmouth, Virginia. The son of military parents, the family moved to Long Beach, California in 1952 when Bob was five years old. Bob attended local schools and graduated from Milliken High School in 1966. He attended Long Beach City College until 1968, majoring in speech and drama. Bob started working at Knott’s Berry Farm in 1970 as a train robber, then in 1974 he moved on to a more exciting job as a stuntman in Ghost Town and in the Wild West Stunt Show in Wagon Camp. Bob was multi-talented as a performer and stuntman, and was one of the few who was able to play all of the roles in the Wild West Stunt Show equally well. After leaving Knott’s, Bob worked at Universal Studios as a stuntman and had a 25-year career in stuntwork. Bob later moved to Las Vegas where he was employed at the Best Western Mardi Gras for twelve years before his passing in 2008. We all remember Bob for his sense of humor. At his memorial service, many recalled Bob’s ability to make us laugh at just the wrong moment in the middle of a show by a facial expression or a funny comment softly spoken so the audience couldn’t hear. He had exceptional comedic timing and he had a great ability to improvise in street skits. Bob is also remembered for his sincerity and as a loyal friend. We miss you, Bob! Source: Bob Rochelle’s Memorial Service Program
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