Robert Earl DeLoach

Robert Earl DeLoach, 92, of Aitkin passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at Aitkin Health Services.  He was born January 28, 1932 in Shreveport, Louisiana the son of Lester G. and Lorelle A. (Melton) DeLoach.  He grew up in Shreveport and graduated from Fair Park High School in 1950 and then attended Centenary College.  He joined the Naval Reserves and served for 14 years.  Robert was united in marriage to Sandra Lee (Sorensen) on June 3, 1978 in Chaska.  He worked for 42 years for the Association of American Rail Roads in many different capacities, retiring as an Inspector.  He was a member of the Masonic Fraternity for 67 years most recently Mystic Lodge #213, The Blue lodge for 67 years, Scottish Rite for 65 years, the Jerusalem Shrine in New Orleans for 60 years, Eastern Star, and was past historian for the American Legion Posts in Chaska and Aitkin. 

He was preceded in death by his parents and brother Lester A. DeLoach.

Robert is survived by his wife Sandra L. DeLoach

6 Children and their spouses: Katherine Bohara, Andrea Kidder, Robert DeLoach Jr, Lester DeLoach, Michael Pierce and Jason Pierce. 

Sister Barbara (Ronnie) Craig; Brother Dennis (Donna) DeLoach;

Many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends who mourn his passing.

Services for Robert will be held at a later date.  Burial will be in Diamond Lake Cemetery.

Arrangements are with Sorensen-Root-Thompson Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Aitkin.

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