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Abbott, Robert K . Age 86, of Burnsville, MN Formerly of Edina and Sun City, AZ Died peacefully March 23, 2009, after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. Born July 17, 1922, Hamilton, Ohio, served in WWII with U.S. Navy, civil engineer with Northwestern Bell Telephone Co. and longtime civic and community volunteer. Loved all sports, avid golfer, kind-hearted family man. Graduated West High School, attended University of Minnesota, graduated University of Michigan, 1944. Member of Delta Kappa Epsilon fraternity. Preceded in death by parents Lawrence and Imogene, brother Lawrence Jr., sister Joanne. Survived by wife of 64 years, Patricia, sons Robert Jr. (Susan) of Eagan and David (Ellen) of Welches, Ore., and daughters Susan (Jim) Sharrow of Bloomington and Virginia (Tom) Aldrich of The Villages, Fla., seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. The family appreciates the care provided by the staff at the Minnesota Veterans Home and Fairview Hospice. Memorials preferred to Fairview Hospice, Mpls . Private family services will be held at a later date.
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To the family of Robert Abbott:
Please accept our sympathy for your loss. It was an honor to be with Robert during his final days. May your memories bring you comfort.
Sincerely,
The Fairview Hospice Team
Fairview Home Care and Hospice
March 30, 2009
Thinking of all of you!
Kathy Schuler
March 29, 2009
What a great picture of Grandpa! I will miss him so much!!! I have 36 wonderful years of memories of his smile and warm heart. He always had time for his grandchildren and was truly a great man! I love you Grandpa ~ May the peace of heaven warm your soul.
Karen Abbott Muetzel
March 28, 2009
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