Robert E. "Butch" Pendergast

Jackie, I am so sorry for your loss.My mother would wish you her condolences.

Dear Tim and family, About your father: 2021 subtract 1972? = 49. I´v added that several times - it seems unbelievable that it´s been that long? However that´s how many years I´v known my business development club fellow 49er, and former neighbor Mr. Pendergast (your father). Here´s a bit of history from Neptune Street where I grow up: One day, I watched from the neighborhood dock 40 feet away as your father rigged up his C boat. It was a sunny summer day and just short of white...

I am so proud to say I am Butch`s daughter. He was a great role model, a lifelong learner with a great sense of humor; he was always so fun to be around. He was a significant contributor to the communities in which he lived. Mahtomedi, Hutchinson, Culebra and Peoria are all places he called home and he left his mark. My siblings and I were blessed to have been able to spend his last few days with him. I had the opportunity to prepare for him what we did not realize would be his last meal, a...

My dad was always larger then life to me. He was stronger than anyone. Smart, brave, kind, level headed, friendly, loving, and wanted only the best for all 5 of us. I am the youngest I. Our family. When I was 12 I was the only kid left in the house. I had all those years to know my dad and mom. I am so glad I had this time with them. Dad and I have our own memories too. We went to the Paul Simon concert together. He had never been to a concert like that. It was amazing and all because I was...

My heart goes out to all the family. Butch will certainly be missed. Wishing you all peace.

We will miss Butch for his sense of humour and laughter. We enjoyed hiking and biking with Butch.