Robert William Bren

Robert William Bren obituary, Roseville, MN

Robert William Bren

Upcoming Events

Feb

25

Celebration of Life

12:00 p.m.

Roseville VFW Post 7555

1145 Woodhill Dr, Roseville, MN 55445

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Feb

25

Graveside service

11:00 a.m.

Roselawn Cemetery

803 Larpenteur Ave W, Roseville, MN 55445

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Robert Bren Obituary

Published by Legacy on Feb. 10, 2026.
Robert "Bob" William Bren Sr.

Passed away peacefully on February 7th, 2026.

Bob grew up in St. Paul, Served in the United States Air Force, and had a long career in computing. He started at Control Data, and eventually started his own business - Brenco Computer Services.

He loved to travel the world with his family, via cruise ship, plane, and car all across the globe- they saw Rome, Germany, and the Caribbean (to name a few).

Bob is survived by his loving wife, Marsha; children, Elizabeth, Debbie, and Robert; siblings, James, Pauline and David; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren and many other loving family and friends.

A graveside service will be held 11:00 AM on Wednesday, February 25th, 2026 at Roselawn Cemetery, 803 Larpenteur Ave W, Roseville, MN

Celebration of Life at Noon on Wednesday, February 25th, 2026 at the Roseville VFW Post 7555 1145 Woodhill Dr, Roseville, MN.

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Upcoming Events

Feb

25

Celebration of Life

12:00 p.m.

Roseville VFW Post 7555

1145 Woodhill Dr, Roseville, MN 55445

Send FlowersBook nearby hotels

Feb

25

Graveside service

11:00 a.m.

Roselawn Cemetery

803 Larpenteur Ave W, Roseville, MN 55445

Send FlowersBook nearby hotels