1933
2020
Age 86 Of St. Paul, formerly Duluth Passed away peacefully on February 10, 2020, surrounded by his loved ones. Survived by wife of 63 years, Cay; children, Jim (Effie), Paul (Huong), Carol (Dwight), Barb (Craig); grandchildren, Nina, Ryan, Ava, Erica, Reid, Alaina, Calli, Dane, Haidang, Katie, Tony; great-grand children, Casen, Leo, Siena; siblings, Joyce, Don and Judee. Bob's life centered on his family. Together, they enjoyed cabin life, fireworks, rock climbing, golf and bowling. An engineer at his core, he was a creator, builder and inventor. Over his fulfilling career at Sperry/Unisys, he obtained prestigious accomplishments including being part of the Gemini, Saturn 5, Apollo 5, and 8 space missions, as well as leader of the Apollo 11 lunar landing communication systems. Bob was pivotal in winning NASA contracts which brought significant jobs and technology to the Twin Cities area. A celebration of his life will be held at 4PM on Monday, February 17, 2020 at BRADSHAW, 4600 Greenhaven Drive, White Bear. Visitation begins at 3PM. There will be a reception from 5PM-6PM. Memorials preferred to the Alzheimer's Association alz.org. 651-407-8300
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Sponsored by St Paul Pioneer Press.
2 Entries
Barb, Nicole shared this with me, and I just wanted to let you know that I am thinking of you and your family. Hoping that you can focus on wonderful family memories. Sending prayers for you all during this time.
Renee Lapp
February 17, 2020
I worked with Bob for many years in Roseville. I I regarded him as a super performer in the computer field and a personal friend. My condolences to Cay and the family. The world just lost a good guy!!
Ross Metzger
February 14, 2020
Showing 1 - 2 of 2 results
Please consider a donation as requested by the family.
Feb
17
3:00 p.m.
Bradshaw Funeral Home - White Bear - North Suburbs4600 Greenhaven Drive, White Bear, MN 55127
Feb
17
4:00 p.m.
Bradshaw Funeral Home - White Bear - North Suburbs4600 Greenhaven Drive, White Bear, MN 55127
Funeral services provided by:
Bradshaw Funeral Home - White Bear - North Suburbs4600 Greenhaven Drive, White Bear, MN 55127
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read moreWhat kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read moreWe'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreIf you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read moreLegacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read moreThey're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read more