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Robert "Bob" Englund passed away Jan. 24, 2013 at the age of 79. He was born in Hendrum, MN on May 7, 1933.
His parents died at an early age, and he continued to live in the Hendrum area with local families until he graduated high school. He was the oldest of five siblings.
He served in the Air Force from 1951-1955. He was a Korean War Veteran.
He was married to Jean (Chesterman) Englund in 1954. After his military discharge in 1955 they settled in Springfield, OR. He initially worked at Weyerhaeuser, then began his career in the heating business. He worked for Crombie Fuel Co., Automatic Heat Co., and finished his career with Marshall's Heating & Air Conditioning. He worked for Marshall's for 22 years. Upon his retirement in 1995, he enjoyed his grandchildren, along with gardening, hunting and fishing.
Bob was divorced from his wife, Jean in 2004, who survives him, along with two children: Bob Jr. and his wife Pam of Springfield, Carrie DeWitt and her husband, Allen, of Terrebonne; grandchildren: Stefanie Chase and her husband Scott, Kimberly Wing and her husband Nick, all of Springfield, Lexie DeWitt of Bend and Joshua DeWitt of Terrebonne; great-grandchildren, Halle and Abby Wing of Springfield.
Bob is also survived by his brother, Richard Englund of Eugene, and his sisters: Greta Rinerson of San Jose, Ca. and Ingrid Englund of Springfield.
He was preceded in death by a daughter, Laurel Englund in 2002, and his brother Jim Englund of Springfield.
A Memorial Service will be held Friday, Feb. 8 at 1 p.m. at Camp Creek Church, 37535 Upper Camp Creek Rd., Springfield. A potluck dinner will follow.
Memorial gifts in Bob's honor may be made to Meals on Wheels or the Eugene Mission.
Arrangements by Major Family Funeral Home Springfield.
Please sign the guest book at www.registerguard.com/legacy
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3 Entries
Bob and Pam and all your family,
Thoughts and prayers are with you! Fred and Mary
Lee and family
February 17, 2013
Happy in Heaven! Peace to those left behind. What a sparkle, Bob was!
Roberta Beck
February 15, 2013
Will miss you Bob. It was a treat to work with you for many years. You were a good friend..
Dottie & Keith Smith
February 4, 2013
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