Arthur Edward Banti
Obituary
Arthur Edward Banti, age 83, passed away in Healdsburg on March 9, 2026, surrounded by family. He was born in Healdsburg in 1943, the son of Frank and Lois Banti. Arthur taught Business at Casa Grande High School in Petaluma and grew zinfandel grapes for 60 years in three different appellations in Sonoma County: Alexander Valley, Dry Creek, and Russian River.
Arthur enjoyed spending time with family, and watching his grandchildren grow. He had a deep connection to his ranching roots, and took satisfaction in cultivating high quality grapes to be made into local wines. After retiring from teaching, Arthur traveled the world with his high school sweetheart and love of his life, Sara (née Knecht) Banti, visiting virtually every port in the world by cruise ship. His warmth and quick wit endeared him to all those who had the good fortune to meet him.
Arthur is survived by his wife, Sara K. Banti; three daughters, Candida (Marc Guerguy) Banti, Catherine (Paul Plaxton) Banti, and Carolyn (Ransom) Burke; and four grandchildren, Sofia Guerguy, Pierce Plaxton, and Callum and Braden Burke.
A Funeral Service will be held at 10am on Friday, March 20, 2026, at Daniels Chapel of the Roses, 1225 Sonoma Ave., Santa Rosa. Burial will follow at Olive Hill Cemetery, Geyserville.
Published in Healdsburg Tribune · March 10, 2026