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Robert Bartelson Obituary

Robert 'Bart' Bartelson of Rio Hondo, TX, passed away on 5/23/2014. Born in Owatonna, Minn. on 12/20/1944, was raised in Hastings Neb., to move to Longmont, Co. in 1968. Owner of Bart's Automotive for 32 years, then retired to Rio Hondo Tx. in 2000. Bart was an avid sports fan with many hobbies: including racing sprint cars, and golf. Preceded in death by his; parents Forest & Ruth Bartelson, brother-in-law, Hal Roberts, nieces Susan Kosmos and Megan Palmer. Survived by his wife Linda Bartelson, son Bret Bartelson, daughter Wendy Bartelson, 2 grand children; Blake and Brooke Bartelson, 4 sisters; Emy (Bill) Kosmos, Pat (Jim) Watson, Gwen Roberts, Mary (Bob) Palmer, and many nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Valley Baptist Legacy Foundation - P.O. Drawer 2588, 2101 Pease St., Harlingen, TX 78551, with the memo: Diabetes Education. The family wishes you to join them in celebrating Bart's life on July 27, 2014 at the Moose Lodge (2200 Pratt St, Longmont) from 1-4 pm.

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Published by Longmont Times-Call on Jun. 3, 2014.

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Jeff LeBeck

June 10, 2014

I really enjoyed working for "Bart" he allowed me to work for him during the summers between college. He was very nice to all of his employees and business assc in Longmont. I really liked making the deliveries for him while driving some really classic cars that owned. RIP Bart.

Greg Sharp

June 6, 2014

Bart was my mentor, employer and friend for many years, so sorry to hear of his passing. Condolences to Linda and his family he was a great man.

Greg

June 3, 2014

Our deepest sympathy to Linda and Bob's family. I worked for Bob for several years before moving to Wisconsin. Thoughts and prayers Larry and Dee Lutes

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