Robert Joseph Priem
Friday, September 27, 1929
Date of Death:
Friday, March 17, 2017
Age:
87 years old
Friday, September 27, 1929
Date of Death:
Friday, March 17, 2017
Age:
87 years old
Friday, September 27, 1929
Date of Death:
Friday, March 17, 2017
Age:
87 years old
Robert Joseph Priem
Robert J. “Bob” Priem, 87, died peacefully with his family by his side on Friday, March 17, 2017. The funeral mass will be held Tuesday, March 21 at 11:00 am at St Pius X Catholic Church in Rochester, Mn, with Rev. Charlie Collins and Monsignor Tom Hargesheimer officiating. Visitation will be from 10:00 – 11:00 am at St Pius X before the funeral on March 21. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery, Rochester, MN with military rites provided by the American Legion Post 92.
Bob was born September 27, 1929 to Walter and Charlotte Priem, growing up in La Crosse, Wisconsin. He served our country in the Navy during the Korean Conflict. On April 24, 1954, he married Emma Jean Solberg. They raised their family in La Crosse until his career with NCR as a District Manager moved them to Rochester in 1974. After Emma Jean’s death in 1986, Bob married Kathy Johnston in 1989.
Bob loved the Green Bay Packers, Old Style beer, pheasant hunting with his sons, playing cribbage, and most of all, his extended family. He is preceded in death by his first wife Emma Jean and two children, Charlotte and Joseph. He is survived by his wife Kathy, seven children – Susan of Minneapolis, Bob (Sue) and Mike (Laura) of Winona, Patrick (Vicki) of La Crosse, John (Julie) of Little Marais, Rick (Diana) of Andover, Kathy (Jason) of Eau Claire, WI; six step-children – Beth (Tom) Frischmann of Rochester, Anne (Rob) Fuhlbrigge of Denver, CO, Tim (Michelle) Johnston of Chaska, Steve (Susan) Johnston of Dallas, TX, Dave (Mary) Johnston of Rosemount and Julie (Dave) Range of Maple Grove; 24 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to St Pius X Church Renovation or a charity of your choice.
Condolences
The family of Robert Joseph Priem has received the following condolences.
My sincere condolences to the family on the loss of your dear one. May you be comforted in knowing God's promise to eliminate death completely in the future so near at hand. Please read Revelation 21:3,4 ; Isaiah 25;8 for details of that promise. I hope this gives you a measure of hope and keep the family together.
Dear Kathy and family,
I was so sorry to hear of Bob's death. Know that you are all in my prayers. May God support you through these next days and may you memories give you comfort.
Nancy Silvernail
Beth, Tom, and family,
Our deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family during this time of loss and transition. God's healing touch comes through the memories, the love, and the abounding joy of family and togetherness. May you feel His presence as you walk this journey. You are in our prayers.
I am so sorry to hear of your Bob's passing..I read his obituary in The La Crosse paper this am... I regret not being able to attend his services and greet you all in person, yet I want you to know I have many fond memories of visiting with him in my father and Aunt Edna's company....Although it's been years his warm, friendly demeanor is embedded in my memory bank...Please give the entire family my sincere condolences. Best Regards Ginny Hayes Mitchell
My deepest condolences to all the members of the Priem family. I will always remember with fondness Mr. Priem's cheerfulness and affability whenever we saw each other at church.
Rest in peace, Bob Priem. I met Bob & Kathy in Orange Beach ten years ago at Phoenix V. Peter and I enjoyed many hours of snowbird fun with them during that time. Heaven gained a new angel who will never be forgotten here on earth. Prayers for all his family.