Ron Cauble, who founded two iconic stores, The Bone Room and Vivarium, died unexpectedly July 19.
Cauble, who also went by the nickname “Dr. Science” was a brilliant scientist and natural historian, with a doctorate in chemistry, experience with rocket science, and 23 years in the study of herpetology. He was a treasure in the Bay Area community. He is survived by many of his loyal customers and friends, his devoted employees, and his loving long-time partner Diana. Read a remembrance of Cauble here.
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