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Born: Sept 28, 1957- Grand Forks, ND to parent Robert & Helen Juntunen
Died: Aug 11, 2024 -Minnetonka, MN
Rob graduated from Grand Forks Central in 1975 and continued his education at the University of North Dakota in Electrical Engineering. He was a member of ETA Kappa Nu Association. He was Sr Director of Engineering as a Senior Fellow for 43 years at Honeywell/Resideo. Throughout his professional career he obtained over 150 patents. His hard work in his career led to opportunities to travel the world for business and pleasure throughout the EU and Asia.
Rob played hockey in high school and won the 1975 ND State Hockey Championship. He loved cars: having owned a Chevelle, Camaro, Corvettes, a variety of Porsches and Mercedes. One of his favorites was a '71 Corvette and always seen accompanied by his wolfdog, Toby. His pastimes expanded into many activities, including spending time at the lake, surfing, boating, and fishing.
Proceeded in death by: Robert and Helen (Haberstroh) Juntunen. Survived by spouse, Patti; children: Cole Juntunen and Mackenzie Gare (Cory), siblings; Richard Juntunen (Judy), Michael Juntunen (Karen), Becky Brundin (Lee), Henry Juntunen (Linda), and John Juntunen (Felicia) and grandchildren; Bella, Mylo, and Tyler Gare.
The family will receive guests from 9:30-10:50 AM Monday (8/19) at Huber Funeral Home, 520 2nd Street, Excelsior. A graveside service will follow at 11 AM at Resurrection Cemetery, Shorewood.
Huber Funeral & Cremation Services
Excelsior Chapel 952-474-9595
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Roger Garvert
November 26, 2024
Rob was a customer of mine during my time in the semiconductor industry. He took great interest the people he worked with, always showing a genuine kindness to all. I'm saddened to hear this news and extend my condolences to his family. Roger Garvert
Paulina Manders
November 23, 2024
Very saddened and shocked hearing of Rob´s passing. He was someone easy to love due to his gentle heart and quirky humor. From voluntarily fixing issues with my car to teaching my sister how to water ski, I´ll always treasure the memories made. My family and I´s condolences to the Juntunen family.
John Kroening
November 23, 2024
Rob was a customer of mine. He always set expectations high, and achievable. My wife and I were able to spend some time boating on the St Croix with Rob with Chris along with another one of his longtime salespeople(Tony).
He enjoyed doing just about everything he wanted to do or focus upon.
I will miss our "checking in" calls or texts.
JK
Glenn Bergum
August 26, 2024
Just saw this notice and I was truly shocked and saddened. I worked with Rob (and his wife Patty) as part of the Honeywell Burner Boiler Controls team. He was a respected member of that group. My condolences to Patty and the Juntunen family.
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Tena
August 19, 2024
Rob and I were friends many years ago when I worked at Honeywell in Golden Valley. I was so shocked to hear this news. How I would have enjoyed catching up with him. A regret for sure. He was so smart and had a sense of humor I came to appreciate. This just breaks my heart. Our birthdays were only 7 days apart. Rest in peace Rob. What memories i will hold of you from all those years ago. Tena (Bostinelos) Wensman
Michael Byrne
August 19, 2024
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Brian McCaleb
August 16, 2024
Very sorry to hear about Rob. We worked together at Honeywell GV for many years! He was a very intelligent engineer but also a great guy. I always appreciated Rob's great sense of humor especially when it came to work environment topics. We had many great conversations about his family and hobbies. I will truly miss Rob.
Dave Kaufman
August 16, 2024
I first met Rob in the Golden Valley, MN offices of Honeywell. We were in a meeting with a silicon vendor where basically Rob was teaching them how to develop the best silicon for our products. I learned at that meeting that not only was Rob a smart dude, but he cared about our industry ecosystem to deliver the best products possible, all the way down to the chips we used. He will be sorely missed. Dave Kaufman
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