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Roberto Morganti

April 28th, 1950 - April 23rd, 2022

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Robert “Roberto” Wayne Morganti – Obituary Longtime Estacada resident, Roberto Morganti, died in Brightwood, Oregon on Saturday, April 23, 2022. He was 71 years old. A celebration of his life will be held at a later date. Robert Wayne Morganti was born April 28, 1950 in Eugene, Oregon to LeRoy and Ellen (Crosen) Morganti. He graduated from high school in Eugene and entered into the US Air Force, where he was later honorably discharged. He then went to school for several years, ultimately earning three degrees; A BA in landscape architecture from OSU along with a BS in math, and a masters in landscape architecture from U of O. Before pursuing his masters degree, he spent several years in the mid-1970s involved with and attending Del Arte International School of Musical Theater. During this time, he learned the art of juggling, performed regularly with a Vaudeville group, and got the chance to open for some incredible shows, including Jerry Garcia and Santana. In 1977 he entered into and won the International Juggling Association competition for world’s best three ball juggler. On May 18, 1985 Roberto married Sharon Petty in Elmira, Oregon. In 1991 they moved to Klamath Falls Oregon, where their family would expand with the addition of two sons, Jacob and Brandon. In 2002 they moved to Estacada happily raising their boys, while tending his annual vegetable garden and caring for the fruit orchard in their front yard. His professional years were spent working for the U.S. Forestry service, assessing stands of forest and determining safe and sustainable sites for logging, appropriate placement for campgrounds, and contributing largely to conservation. In fact, the thesis for his masters degree was an analysis of the landscape ecology of the habitat of the Northern Spotted Owl and was published into a National Journal of Science. After 23 years of service, he retired in 2014 and continued spending his time tending his garden and completing projects around the house. Survivors include his wife, Sherry; sons, Jacob and Brandon Morganti, and Zack Walsh and grandson, Kyler. He was preceded in death by both his parents, and brothers, Bill and Jim. In-lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Oregon Hospice & Palliative Care Association in Roberto’s name.

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I just found out that Roberto has gone on to matters of light. For a couple of years, 1974-75. Roberto was the juggler with our Friendly Village Puppet Farm. He played the lead in the Stranger of Friendly Village, never speaking, rather juggling as answer to questions of neighbors who thought him "weird." We held a weekly vaudeville show at the Wow Hall and Roberto was always on time, always willing to help out. always a positive sou. When I got an arts grant to support a political anti-war show I was writing, I wrote him into the show and we had a great summer of touring Lane county. He was such a sweet man, a delight to work with, and such a talented juggler. I am glad to read his obituary and see that he lived such a full life. I often wondered how he was doing. My blessings to his family. Nyla McCarthy
I just learned today of Roberto's passing.I met him at Tom Dewart's juggling class in downtown Eugene in 1980. I helped him teach his Juggling class at the U of O when he was working on his Landscape architecture degree and took over his class when he graduated and moved to Klamath Falls. I am still teaching that class and share Roberto stories with my students. The last time I saw him he told me his job was walking in the woods laying out mountain bike trails - I love that image. He was very smart and funny and an incredible juggler. He could make you laugh just walking and he looked great in his Mad Hatter costume and spats! Rest in Peace my friend and Love to all the Family! Tony Towne
Sherry, My heart goes out to you and your family. It has been man years since I've seen you but think fondly of you and Roberto. You had a good life together. Love, Deni Schadegg Deni Schadegg

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