Robert Emmett Deegan

Robert Emmett Deegan

Robert Deegan Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Dec. 1 to Dec. 3, 2011.
Deegan, Robert Emmett Age 69, of New Brighton, passed away November 29th. Long time employee of the Star Tribune and Teamsters Local 638. Cherished husband and dearly missed by wife of 49 years, Karen; daughters, Cheryl (Bruce) Smith, Lisa (Mike) Day, Robyn (Ken Hennes) Schable; grandchildren, Courtney, Tyler, Kaitlyn, Trevor, Kennedy, Jake, Kassidy, Cassie, Hunter, McKenzie, Lexii and Sam; brothers, Thomas Sr., Gerald "Duke" and David; brothers-in-law, Ron (Gerrie) Ferdelman, Mick (Toni) Ferdelman; sisters-in-law, Sandee (Dan) Skarro, Marilyn (Craig) Varno; nieces, nephews and friends. Preceded in death by his parents, LeRoy and Lorraine Deegan; sister, Patricia (Bill) Calguire; sisters-in-law, Barbara Deegan and Arlene Deegan; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Francis and Lois Ferdelman. Service Saturday, December 3rd, 10:00 am; visitation 9:00 am, St. John the Baptist Church, 835 2nd Avenue NW, New Brighton. "I love you, Sweetheart" Love, Karen Miller-Brighton Chapel New Brighton, MN 651-636-9821

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December 11, 2011

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Cheryl Smith

December 11, 2011

A heartfelt THANK YOU to everyone who turned out for dad's memorial service; it was beautiful and humbling to see how many dad's life touched. In sending thank you cards, there are some where we don't have an address; please know how much your gift and presence at the memorial meant to the family.

Amy Hagstrom

December 2, 2011

I am so sorry for your loss. Robyn and I worked together long ago at Deluxe Corp and I was lucky to meet her loving family

December 1, 2011

DEAR KAREN AND GIRLS, MY HEART GOES OUT TO YOU , BOB WAS ONE OF THE BEST MEN I HAVE EVER KNOWN YOU ARE ALWAYS IN MY HEART, I LOVE YOU ALL SO VERY MUCH. I AM PRAYING FOR YOU. LOVE SHARON

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