Robert Adgate Congdon

Dear Laura and Tyler:

While going through the guest book, I didn't find my message to you which I posted at the time of Bob's death. I must have pressed the wrong button. Ugh!

You know that he was a dear adversary. We had many wonderful times together, some contentious and mostly a lot of fun.

One of my favorite memories is when Bob called and asked me if we could have dinner together at Lake Vermilion. He was on his way up to our house, unannounced. ...

Bob and I went to Taft together and reunited years later on Long Island. I believe Bob was going to school in NYC for a new job. Last year Bob spent a week at my house in Southamptom. It was fun talking to him and about old friends we both knew.

Pat Cowles

I just learned about Bobs death today- 4-16.We were in Calf.at the time of his passing and when the services occurred. I had the joy of knowing Bob when he served on the Board of the Childrens Home Society of Mn. and I was the CEO. He had a creative mind and loved to challenge the status quo. I will miss him. My prayers and thoughts are with his family and loved ones. Roger W. Toogood

Dear Betsy, Laura, and Tyler...
We learned of Bob's passing the other night at dinner with Peter and
Sally Sneve ; needless to say we were shocked. Bob and I hunted, fished, traveled, and shared many wonderful meals over the last forty years. Laughter was a key ingrediant of all these times as well as many gorgeous sunsets ,sunrises, and sights of wildlife that many are not priveledged to share. I have no doubt that Bob is frinally at peace in a much better place.
as we age...

We say goodbye to a dear old friend with sadness. Dined with Bob only about 2 weeks ago - there is never any way to know it is the last time. Memories go deep, memories both pleasant and not. But through it all, Bob was Bob, and he was a friend when things were tough and when times were good. He will not be forgotten by us. We are so sorry we will not be in town for the service but we will be there in spirit.
Alice & Bob O'Connor, Hopkins, MN

I will miss Bob's unique sense of humor and very interesting outlook on life. My condolences to the family.

Our thoughts are with your family at this difficult time. We hold all the Congdons dear, even if we've not met. With sincere sympathy-

Amy Degerstrom
Glensheen Tour Manager and Volunteer Coordinator

Bob taught me to play cribbage during a rainy, long weekend at Sunshine Lake. He was appalled to learn that I had made it to the age of 18 without learning the game. Laura protested, but I had no choice, I was about to learn the game of cribbage. Bob was a great teacher (I am serious), he had absolutely no patience with me. He expected that after going over the rules with me, that I should be able to play. So I did, and after every hand, he would point out the logic of his play and make...

My thoughts and prayers are with Bob's family during these sad days. He will be missed by so many.
Sincerely,
Theo