Robert Wesley Rodenborn

Robert “Bob” Rodenborn left this world suddenly on Monday, May 15th, 2023 at age 81. He was a caring husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, and friend. He was born to Dolores and Richard Rodenborn on January 30th, 1942. Bob was drafted into the army where he was a Paratrooper in many places amongst the U.S.. Bob met the love of his life, Renee, across the street from him. Bob and Renee married on September 10th, 1966 at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church. They lived in Brooklyn Park until 1999. They also owned a second home in Aitkin and retired there. Bob and Renee loved to spend time with family, sit on their deck, mom with a cappuccino and dad with an Iron Butterfly enjoying the birds and the beautiful lakeview. They also spent some winters down in Florida. Bob was a lover of all things outdoors, including deer hunting, fishing, and gardening. He had a bee farm for many years making his own honey and also making his own maple syrup. Entertaining was his specialty, making sure everyone was taken care of when they had company at the cabin, which meant when he was cooking. Get out of the kitchen!

Bob is survived by his wife, Renee Rodenborn; his children, Charlene McKernon, Audra Mosher (Jason Domeier) and Wesley Rodenborn; 10 grandchildren, Reece Mosher (Jenny), Robert Mosher (Katie), Caitlin Sunder (Ted), Mitch McKernon, Justin McCarthy (Emily Hanson), Maegan McKernon, Jordyn McCarthy (Jordan Bane), Emily Hutchings (Gabby Simon), Carsen and Chailee Domeier; 15 great-grandchildren, Eleanor, Madilyn, Avery, Odin, Karley, Klohi, Piper, Justin Jr., Scarlett, Jaycee, Quinten, Hunter, Harley, Landon, and Lexie; brother Mark Rodenborn (Shaleen), Sister Hope Rodenborn, Sister Kay Beck (John); brother-in-law, Bob Stanek; sister-in-law, Lonnie Rodenborn and brother-in-law, Greg Paquette (Jacalyn).

Bob is preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Dolores Rodenborn; brother, Richard Rodenborn; sister, Sheryll Stanek and his mother and father-in-law, Roger and Gladys Paquette.

A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be Wednesday, May 24 at 11 AM at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, 617 Poplar St., Crosby with Father Eli Gieske officiating.  Visitation will be 1 hour prior to the service at the church.  A luncheon will immediately follow the service.  Graveside services with Military Honors will be held at St. Thomas Catholic Cemetery of Aitkin at 1:30 PM.  To sign the guestbook online, go to:  www.srtfuneral.com.  Arrangements are with Sorensen-Root-Thompson Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Aitkin.

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