Robert McKinney

Robert McKinney obituary, Baxter, MN

Robert McKinney

Robert McKinney Obituary

Visit the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel & Crematory Services - Baxter/Brainerd website to view the full obituary.

Robert McKinney, 78, of Pillager, passed away on December 8, 2022, at the St. Cloud Hospital. Services will be 12pm on Saturday, January 7th, 2023, at the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel in Baxter with a visitation starting one hour prior.

Robert was born on August 10, 1944, to Ross and Ruth (Baker) McKinney in Brainerd. He married Connie Knowlen and they had three children.

Robert is survived by his loving wife, Connie; sons, Robert Jr., and Jarrod; grandchildren, Rian, Dylan, Keegan, Quinlan, Tripp, and Bella; and brothers, Bill and Roy. He is preceded in death by his parents; son, Eric; sisters, Ida MacFarland and Illa Tougas; brothers, Gary and Tommy.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel, Baxter.

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