Robert Allen Vitse

Macken Funeral Home Memorial Photo
Date of Birth:
Monday, October 26, 1931
Date of Death:
Thursday, February 23, 2023
Age:
91 years old

Prayer Service

Date: Thursday March 02, 2023
Time: 6:30 pm

Memorial Gathering

Date: Thursday March 02, 2023
Time: 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Location: River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home [ view map ]

Burial

Location: Fountain Cemetery

Macken Funeral Home Memorial Photo
Date of Birth:
Monday, October 26, 1931
Date of Death:
Thursday, February 23, 2023
Age:
91 years old
Macken Funeral Home Memorial Photo
Date of Birth:
Monday, October 26, 1931
Date of Death:
Thursday, February 23, 2023
Age:
91 years old

Robert Allen Vitse

Robert (Bob) Allen Vitse, of Rochester, MN, formerly of Harmony, MN, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 23, 2023, at The Waters on Mayowood Special Care Unit.

Robert was born in Preston, MN, on October 26, 1931, to Elmer and Verna (Torkelson) Vitse. He grew up on the home farm, attended country school, and finished his education in Wykoff, MN. Robert married Mary Kingsley on March 26, 1951. They lived in Harmony, MN, for many years before moving to Rochester in 2005 to be closer to family. Bob worked for the Fillmore County Highway Department for 35 years as an equipment operator. After his retirement from the county, Bob worked in the shipping department at Harmony Enterprises, and he enjoyed creating small woodworking projects in his spare time.

Robert is survived by two sons, Edward (Janet) Vitse and Michael (Merri) Vitse, both of Rochester, MN; sisters, Lois Storhoff of Reedsburg, WI, and Charlotte Shanahan of Rochester, MN; four grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his wife Mary, who passed away in 2015; his parents; and brothers, Wallace Vitse and Warren Vitse.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 – 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 2nd, 2023, in the River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home followed by a short prayer service in the chapel. There will be a private family burial in Fountain Cemetery.

A special thank you to the staff of The Waters on Mayowood Special Care Unit and Mayo Hospice for the care given to Bob.

Memorials are preferred to the Fountain Lutheran Cemetery Association or Mayo Hospice.

 

Condolences

The family of Robert Allen Vitse has received the following condolences.

So sorry to hear of Bob's passing. I always enjoyed talking to him and Mary at the Hanlon family reunions. I enjoyed his sense of humor. Rest in Peace Bob.


 


Lori (Hanlon) Shaw

Dear Ed, Jan and family. We are  sorry for your loss. God has taken a good man home and left you with wonderful memories. Please know our love, hugs and prayers. Nancy & Tom