Bob Sakata, a stalwart of the agricultural community, passed away on June 7, 2022 at the age of 96. Robert (Bob) Yoshiharu Sakata was born on April 15, 1926, in San Jose, California to Aki Nishimura and Mantaro Sakata. His mother died of pneumonia leaving his father to raise 5-year-old Bob and 3 older siblings. Bob’s ...