The father of Victoria's Premier Daniel Andrews died on Sunday after a "brave and painful" battle with cancer at the age of 65.
In a statement, the Premier said: "Bob is gone too soon but leaves many lives enriched by his hard work and generous spirit.”
On election night.
Bob ran Old Kentucky Angus and Blonde d’Aquitaine stud at Londrigan near Wangaratta, and Bob was a vocal public supporter of the beef industry. He is survived by wife Jan, two children and grandchildren.