Died on December 6, 2012. He graduated from Pine River High School in 1952 and proudly served in the US Army from 1955 to 1957. He went on to earn his Bachelor's degree from the University of Minnesota. Robert was very active in Boy Scouts of America where he earned the Silver Beaver Award. He retired after 35 years of working for MN/Dot.
He was preceded in death by his Wife, Beverly in 2009, and his Grandson, Christopher. Robert is survived by five sons: Greg (Lisa), Dave (Sharon), Steve, John (Jill) & Scott (Jena); Eleven Grandchildren & a Great-Granddaughter; Sister-in-Law, Nacy Dold; extended family & friends.
A Funeral Mass will be held for Robert at 10:30 AM on Monday, December 10 at Church of the Epiphany, 11001 Hanson Blvd NW in Coon Rapids. Visitations will be one hour prior to Mass at church and on Sunday, December 9, from 4:00 until 6:00 PM at Gearhart Funeral Home, 11275 Foley Blvd NW in Coon Rapids.