Robert Marshall Bergsrud

Robert Marshall Bergsrud of Winona passed on, 08/11/2021.

Bob was born to Morris & Evelyn (Carpenter) Bergsrud 07/23/1937. Attended primary, high school and College in Winona, joined the Army and became a paratrooper. Bob was a proud Army Veteran. He had an adventurous spirit and took on a career in truck driving after his time in the Army. He met and married Barbara (Horihan) Bergsrud. They moved to Minnesota City where they raised their children Catherine (Tim) Dickson Columbia Heights, MN & Patrick Bergsrud Ba, Philippines. Barb preceded him in death in 1989. After Barb's death, Bob toured Europe and visited distant relatives in Norway.

Shortly after returning to Winona Bob met and married Mary Jo (Yahnke Hoffman) Bergsrud. They continued to raise her son Ed Hoffman and they owned and ran the Third Base Bar in Minnesota City. When Ed moved on to college Bob and MJ moved to FL where Bob worked in resorts and the two enjoyed life together. They moved back to Winona to be close to their family after retirement.

A few years ago Bob was introduced to his adult daughter Victoria (Randy) Paine by a relative who was researching ancestry. The surprise and bonus of another child and her family enhanced and brought joy to the remaining years of his life.

Bob was known as a kind and loving person and memories of him bring comfort to all that knew him. Bob was as comfortable with people, sharing stories & visiting, as he was on his own, thinking. He loved being outdoors. He loved the Mississippi and fishing. He enjoyed writing, reading, and the Arts.

He is survived by his wife Mary Jo. Children; Catherine, Patrick, Victoria, Ed and good friend Mark Hoffman Winona, MN. Their families: 11 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren. Siblings; Annabelle Erickson Detroit Lakes MN & Gilbert Bergsrud Bloomfield MI, Many cousins, nieces, nephews, friends and neighbors. A Celebration of Life will be held August 27, 2021 at Sobieski Lodge 965 7th St. Winona MN 5:00PM-9:00PM. Celebrant, Granddaughter & Caregiver Danielle Dickson, will also be assisting family with memorials: 3720 Pierce Street NE Minneapolis MN 55421.