Colburn, Robert G. age 83 years, 5 months of Minneapolis, Minnesota, was called home to the Lord on December 11, 2012, surrounded by his loving wife Laura, family, good friend Kathleen, and the caring staff at Walker Methodist Health Care.
He was a longtime employee of Peavey/ConAgra Co.
Preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Ethelyn Colburn; and brother, William Colburn.
He is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Laura; his siblings, Joan (Fred) Talbot, Mary Janisch, Jerry (Judy) Colburn, Frank (Karen) Colburn; 28 nieces and nephews; 24 great-nieces and nephews.
Memorial Mass 10 AM Monday, December 17, 2012, St. Olaf Catholic Church, 215 South 8th Street, Minneapolis. Visitation 1 hour prior. Interment Sunset Cemetery.
Arrangements with Sunset Funeral Home (612) 789-3596.