Robert (Bob) Pavlatos

Robert (Bob) Pavlatos obituary, Cloquet, MN

Robert (Bob) Pavlatos

Robert (Bob) Pavlatos Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Apr. 6 to Apr. 8, 2023.
Robert (Bob) Pavlatos, 75, of Cloquet, MN died at home on February 1, 2023, surrounded by family. Bob was born to George and Margaret Pavlatos on March 16, 1947. He graduated from Duluth Cathedral High School in 1965 and went on to attend UMD. He married Susan Haley in 1967. Bob was an insurance salesperson retiring in 2007.

Bob had a passion for the game of hockey. As a boy, he played on peewee and bantam teams, finishing as a high school player at Cathedral. He enjoyed coaching youth hockey in Duluth and Cloquet for many years. Bob served on the MN Select and Team MN hockey boards and also scouted for the Waterloo Black Hawks.

Bob was an avid golfer, spending many happy hours on the course as part of the "Bobsie Twins". He was a member of the Cloquet Country Club and the Black Bear course. Bob was the Black Bear Club Champion in 2010 and shared the Senior Championship with Brian Patterson in 2019.

He was preceded in death by his parents. Surviving are his wife, Susan; daughter Jennifer (Kurt) Heidgerken; daughter Kristen (Randy) Hanson; son Adam (Tracey) Pavlatos; grandchildren McKenzie Roehl, Aubrey and Bennett Pavlatos, and Jack Hanson; sisters Mary (Doug) Michog and Patrice (Neil) Busch; brothers Mark (Marie) and Dan (Valerie) Pavlatos; several loving nieces, nephews and friends.

A Celebration of Life service will be held on Friday, April 14 at the Cremation Society of MN 4100 Grand Avenue. Visitation will begin at 9:00 am with the service at 10:00 am.

Memorials preferred to the American Cancer Society https://donate.cancer.org or the American Heart Association.

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American Heart Association

April 11, 2023

May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.

Debbie Kreidler

April 6, 2023

Dear Sue and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of grief and loss.
I have no doubt Bob and Jack will be golfing together on the most beautiful course they´ve ever been on!!

Joanne REGAN

April 6, 2023

I worked for Bob with American Family..he hired and trained me into the insurance business..he was the kindest man ever..prayers for Sue and family

Debbie

April 6, 2023

My heartfelt condolences to Bobs Family. I have some fun memories of conversations Bob and i had on the days i did housekeeping for Sue and Bob. He will be missed. I hope he is enjoying a nice cigar up there

Steve Davis

April 6, 2023

May Bob´s memories be a blessing to all that knew and loved him. As long as he is remembered he will always be with us.

Michaelin Otis

April 6, 2023

Thinking of you Sue. Love and prayers to you and your family.
Michaelin Otis

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