Bert “Skip” John Root Jr, 89, of Kissimmee, Florida passed away on October 12, 2019. He is formerly of Crosby-Ironton, Minnesota and Woodbury, Minnesota. Skip is preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Barbara Jean Root; father Bert John Root; mother Lottie Alice Shew; five siblings. He is survived by his loving children Deborah Olson (Bryan) and Gregory Root (Peggy); grandchildren Molly Pietruszewski (Rob) and Michael Root (Jenny); great grandchildren Michael and Parker Pietruszewski, Gunnar, Mitsue and Sonnee Root, Michael Hammond; sister Ida Anderson.