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Robert Francis Koelfgen

1956 - 2022

Robert Francis Koelfgen obituary, 1956-2022, Isle, MN

BORN

1956

DIED

2022

Robert Koelfgen Obituary

Robert Francis Koelfgen, age 66 of Isle, MN, passed away from his battle with cancer on August 23, 2022. Bob lived a fulfilling life - he was born in Robbinsdale, MN to the most loving parents Lloyd and Collette Koelfgen. He was the oldest of 8 children: Steve (Heidi), Sandra (Bill), Frank (Summer), Mary (Mike), Paula (Mike), Lisa (Tom), Paul (Stacy). He was a beloved member of the Isle community and lived his dream of opening Beckham's Bar and Bistro. Bob was preceded in death by his mother, Collette Koelfgen, nephew Stevie Koelfgen, and best friend Douglas White. He leaves behind his son Jacob (Patricia), daughter Molly, grandsons Beckham and Emmett, Julie Krekelberg, Amy Koelfgen, Hannah Knutson, Katie Krekelberg, his beloved family, friends, and bar patrons. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, September 24 at 12:00 pm at Sacred Heart Church in Wahkon, followed by a celebration of life at 2:00 pm at Beckham's Bar in Isle. Bob made everyone feel like family and he had a heart of gold. We will miss him forever.

Methven Funeral and Cremation Services- Mille Lacs Chapel, Isle, MN

320-676-3300

www.methvenfuneralhome.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Mille Lacs Messenger on Aug. 29, 2022.

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Memorial Events
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Sep

24

Funeral service

12:00 p.m.

Sacred Heart Catholic Church

225 2nd Street East, Wahkon, MN 56386

Sep

24

Celebration of Life

2:00 p.m.

Beckham’s Bar and Bistro

230 Main St W, Isle, MN 56342

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