Bob was born on February 21, 1934, in St Paul MN to Joseph “Jack” and Irene Weik. He had two younger brothers Richard, & Thomas. Bob married Carol Ylatupa in 1957 they enjoyed 64 years together, they have four children Cindy, Victor, Vince, and Vern (Tammy), seven grandchildren Katie, Christopher, Brett (Jenny), Melissa (Scott), Jessica, Nikie (Neb), & Bridget (Eric) & seven great grandchildren Camron, Quentin, Lilly, Daisy, Johnathan, Aliva, & Willow.
Bob graduated from Cretin High School, in St Paul MN in 1952, and started studies in the University of MN, in 1953 he enlisted in the army and serviced in the 47th Infantry Regiment in Germany. Bob began working for Pioneer Sausage Company after high school and continued working for Pioneer Sausage Co after completing his military service, he later became owner of the Pioneer Sausage Company in 1968 until he retired in 1990. Bob was an avid golfer including three holes in ones, he enjoyed playing cards Gin & Bridge, he also loved swimming, hiking, and fishing trips to Canada and Alaska. Bob had a passion for drawing landscape & wildlife completing many color pencils drawings, collecting several blue ribbons for his award-winning work.
There will be a private military memorial service at Fort Snelling National Cemetery on Thursday July 14, 2022 @ 9:45am. Information on a Celebration of Life will follow.
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