Robert Tealeaf ran The Tealeaf Tavern with his wife, two sons, and his daughter. The Tealeaf and the Wilco families were close friends as Alton and Samual were close. The Tealeaf Tavern grew in popularity with the help of his son, Alton Tealeaf, though his son eventually left for the capital city of S---. Proud of his son and hear of his success he brought the family to visit his son's restaurant, The Tealeaf, but tragedy struck, and an explosion killed or maimed many of the patrons. Robert lost his life on that day.