Robert J. "Barrett" Colombo

Colombo, Robert J. "Barrett" Age 88 Of Stillwater Died at the Stillwater Good Samaritan Center May 7, 2007. He was born to John and Sophia Somo Colombo, June 29, 1918. He attended St. Michael's Grade School, Stillwater High School, and St. Thomas College. He served in the U.S. Army for two years. He married Norma Johnson, who died in 1966. He is survived by his children, Sally (Dale) Roffers, Barrett (Cindy) Colombo, Mark (Phyllis) Colombo; grandchildren, Lynn (Gaylan) Poland, Scott (Karla) Roffers, Robert (Maxine) Roffers, Laura (Paul) Tomczik, Amy (Dave) Clements, Barrett W. Colombo, John Colombo, Beth (Troy) Ackerknecht, Tony Colombo; 14 great grandchildren; one great great grandchild; and one nephew Brain (Carmen) Colombo. He married Alice Stevenson in 1969, and is survived by Alice, her children Sarah Stevenson, Marcia Stevenson; her grandchildren, Connha (Eric) Classon, Brienne (Cullen) Nelson, and two great grandchildren. Barrett retired as president of Great Lakes Coal and Dock Company in 1984 and served with the International Executive Service Corp in the country of Jordan in 1985. He worked for many charities and committees during his lifetime. He served on the board of directors of the Stillwater Community Volunteer Service from 1984-1987. He was an active member in the Fund Development with St. Michael's Catholic Church, served as a member of the Stillwater Port Authority, the Downtown Planning Steering Committee and was a 1988 Community Involvement Award Winner. He was a member of the board of directors of Arcola Mills and was a member of the Stillwater Country Club. Barrett loved the great outdoors and enjoyed all the things it provided: hunting, fishing, skiing, boating on the St. Croix, hockey and football. He adored his family, was devoted to his church, and gave thanks for the many friends who meant so much to him. Mass of Christian Burial 11AM Thursday, May 10, 2007 at ST. MICHEAL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH, 611 South 3rd Street, Stillwater. Visitation 4-7 PM Wednesday, May 9, 2007 at SIMONET FUNERAL HOME, 6429 Osgood Ave. N, Stillwater and also 1 hour prior to Mass at the church atrium. Luncheon to immediately follow Mass. Private family interment St. Michael's Cemetery, Bayport. Memorials preferred to St. Michael's Church or Stillwater Good Samaritan. Simonet F.H. 651.439.7770 Family Owned Since 1864 Guestbook: simonetfuneralhome.com