Robert Lee Kreiensieck

He was born June 30, 1936 at Marysville, KS, second to the oldest of seven children born to Emil and Marie Melchers Kreiensieck. He grew up at Robinson where he graduated Robinson High School with the class of 1954. He served his country with the U.S. Navy from June 1956 until 1976 when he retired as Chief Petty Officer, serving in the Vietnam War. During his deployment during Vietnam, he served on air an aircraft carrier.

Upon returning from his service, Robert worked for the Minnesota State Prison from 1977 until he retired in 1994.

Robert was a member of the Hedrick-Moll Post #148, Robinson American Legion. Robert’s leisure time was spent relaxing, fishing, bowling, golf, visiting with family and friends.

He married Darlene Mae Grose, July 9, 1959. To this union two daughters were born Adrianne and Marlysann. She died February 22, 1986.

Robert married Pamela A. Lindholt, April 4, 1987. They made their home in St. Paul where she survives.

Other survivors include his daughters Adrianne and Marlysann; 7 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren with many nieces and nephews. Also surviving are his siblings Norma (Carl) Gerdes of Raleigh, NC, Duane (Nancy) Kreiensieck of Robinson, KS, Jerry (Norma) Kreiensieck of Nevada, MO, and Carol (Alvin) Rieger of Hiawatha.

He was also preceded in death by his parents, older brother Dale, younger brother James (Jimmy), and grandson Jerome (Jerry) Johnston.

A visitation will be held on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, from 4-7 pm at Wulff Funeral Home, 1485 White Bear Ave. in St. Paul, MN.

Services will be on August 13, 2026 at the funeral home at noon, with a visitation starting at 10 am. Burial and military honors will follow at Fort Snelling National Cemetery, Minneapolis, Minnesota.

A celebration of life will be held after the burial, at 2.30 pm. at VFW Post 7555, 1145 Woodhill Drive Roseville, MN 55133.