On the early morning of May 30th, Bob passed away peacefully in his sleep after an inspirational fight with cancer.  Bob's wife Darlene and his sister-in-law Linda Peterson were with him when he peacefully left this world. 

Bob retired in 1997 from the Hennepin County Sheriff's Department after 28 years of service as a Sheriff's Deputy and Detective.  Bob was an entrepreneur most of his life and was always willing to work hard and make sacrifies to support his family.  He was a lifetime member of the Minnesota  Policer and Peace Officers Association.

Bob was preceded in death by his parents.  He leaves behind his loving wife Darlene of Mora, 2 sons, 1 brother, 4 sisters and many other relatives.