Date of Birth:
Thursday, August 12, 1926
Date of Death:
Saturday, May 14, 2011
Age:
84 years old

Milton Christor Robsahm

Milton Christor Robsahm

The Memorial services for Milton will be held at 2 pm Thursday May 19, 2011 in the River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home.   A reception will immediately follow services.

Milton Christer Robsahm was born on August 12, 1926 to Leona and Earl Robsahm in Wessington, South Dakota.  A long time native of Rochester, Milt died at home May 14, 2011. His passing was deeply peaceful and in the loving embrace of his family.

Milton married the love of his life, Mary Louise Schleher at her family home in Redfield, South Dakota on June 29, 1946. Their love and commitment to each provided a source of everlasting strength and hope for everyone, but especially their daughters, Robyn Stephanie, Meg, and grandsons Jon & William Giese.

Milton joined the United States Marine Corps on July 10, 1944, completed Marine Basic Combat Training and served on the USS Wasp in 1945 during WWII participating in sea combat action against enemy forces.  Upon returning home in 1946, he joined the newly formed Reserve Fleet Marines.

In 1950, Milton was activated for the Korean War.  He entered three combat ground actions against enemy forces.  In December of 1951, he was placed in the disabled retired reserves.  Corporal Robsahm was awarded the Purple Heart,Pacific Service Ribbon with Oak Leaf Clusters, World War II Service Ribbon, Marine Corps Service Ribbon, and Korean War Service Ribbon.  He was very proud of his military service to his country.

Milt followed in his fathers’ footsteps by managing grocery meat departments in Rochester MN, Brookings SD, and Eau Claire WI. He worked for Gift House Stamps for several years. At the end of his career, he took great satisfaction in being employed as a Federal Meat Inspector for the United States Department of Agriculture.

A twenty nine year friend of Bill W, Milt was very influential in regional AA activities and Co-founder of Hiawatha Land. He was well known and loved for his sense of humor and direct no-nonsense approach to walking his path.

A friend and mentor of many, many people he always spoke his truth and encouraged others to do the same.

Gardening was a source of strength, nurturance and peace for Milt. He loved tending to his yard and took great delight in sharing it with others. Now he joins his daughter, Robyn Stephanie Robsahm, parents Earl and Leona Robsahm, sisters Rowena, & Rachel in God’s great garden.

Survivors include his wife Mary Robsahm of Rochester, daughter Meg and Son-in-Law, Tony Vannelli of Monroe, WA; Grandsons Jon Giese and wife Elizabeth of Stewartville, MN; William Giese and wife Katrina, currently of Fairbanks, AK; Great Grandson, Kean of Peterson MN; Brother Leon and wife Zona of Sioux Falls, SD; Sister Onilee and husband Walter Brachvogal of Kansas; Theodora and Dr. Robert DePompolo of Plainview; Kathleen and Keith Halphide of Rochester; Sandra Harvath of Redfeild, SD; Linda and Leo Stoltz of Manassas, VA.

Memorials will be shared among AA, Hospice and DAV.

On line condolences are welcome at www.mackenfuneralhome.com.