Robert A. Roberge
Tuesday, June 15, 1954
Date of Death:
Saturday, March 7, 2015
Age:
60 years old
Tuesday, June 15, 1954
Date of Death:
Saturday, March 7, 2015
Age:
60 years old
Tuesday, June 15, 1954
Date of Death:
Saturday, March 7, 2015
Age:
60 years old
Robert A. Roberge
The funeral for Robert A. “Bob” Roberge will be at 2:30 PM on Wednesday, March 11, 2015 at Bethel Lutheran Church in Rochester, with Pastor Norman Wahl officiating. Visitation will be held at Bethel one hour before the service on Wednesday.
Mr. Roberge, 60, of Rochester died peacefully at Seasons Hospice on Saturday, March 7, 2015 from complications of diabetes and MS.
Bob was born on June 15, 1954 in Minneapolis, MN to Albert and Delores Heidelberger Roberge. He grew up in Minneapolis and Fridley, MN and graduated in 1972 from Spring Lake Park High School. Bob attended Augsburg College, in Minneapolis, MN. In Minneapolis, Bob worked in the hotel industry and then sold real estate for eleven years. He was involved in Toastmasters and was on the board of the Clover Leaf Creamery Credit Union for five years. On September 18, 1982 be married Deborah A. Oliver at Lake of the Isles Lutheran Church in Minneapolis, MN. In 1994, the couple moved to Rochester, MN. Bob began working at IBM in 1997 until his division was sold to Celestica. In 2004 he worked at Charter Communications in the business billing department until 2013 when his poor health forced him to retire. He also served as an assistant speech coach at Century High School and as a judge for speech tournaments.
Survivors include his wife Deborah; his son, John of Rochester; a sister, Deborah Roberge of Fridley, MN; a sister and brother-in-law, Barbara and George Rett of Galena, IL; a niece, Amy (Colin) Horn of Hoffman Estates, IL; a nephew, William (Kelly) Rett of Dubuque, IA as well as four great nieces, and relatives from the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro area. Bob was preceded in death by his parents and and infant son. Pierce Charles Roberge.
Bob enjoyed sports and was an avid Minnesota fan. He loved watching Twins baseball, Vikings football, and Gopher football and basketball. He kept up on current events and golfed before illness stopped him.
Memorials are preferred to Bethel Lutheran Church Men’s Ministry or Seasons Hospice in Rochester, MN.
Condolences
The family of Robert A. Roberge has received the following condolences.
I am so sorry for the loss of such a special man. I worked with Bob at Charter Communications for 7 years before he retired. He was always such a nice man. The word that keeps coming to mind for me to describe him was pleasant. He wasn't the life of the party, the jokester, or the know-it-all. He was always, well, pleasant. Nice to talk to and nice to work with. He was one of those people who gets along with everyone and is just a genuinely nice person.
How fortunate we were to have known him.
I am so sorry I couldn't make to Bob's funeral. He was my first friend when we moved to Melody Manor in 1961. We did a lot of things together from Scouts to sports to school activities to neighborhood events. He had his mom's great laugh and his dad's smile and wit. It's sad he went so young.
So very sorry for your loss.
My heartfelt condolences to Bob's family and friends. I knew Bob from school and have fond memories of a kind and gentle young man. May fond memories support you as you grieve this loss.
I worked with Robert (Bob) at Charter Communications in Charter Business. Robert was a gentleman, he was kind and gracious, he never complained; always cheerful with a smile on his face. Robert was very proud of his family; especially his son John. Bob's face would light up when speaking about his son, how well he was doing at school or in activities. Bob set an excellent example for the rest of us to follow; never complain, always smile, share a good word with others, take your time and do a job well, don't be afraid to learn something new, treat everyone with love and respect, lend a helping hand when needed, love your family and live peacefully. I have missed seeing Robert when he was no longer able to work at Charter.
Know my thoughts and prayers are with you now as you travel a new path. Robert will live on in our memories of a man who taught us how to live, leading us by his examples.
May you find Peace with Faith, Fanily and Friends at this time.
Sincerely ,
Ginger LaVan