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Robert Eugene Engebretson, 79, of Sturgeon Bay, passed away at his home on January 14, 2010. He was born on June 10, 1930 in Black River Falls, WI to Engebret and Irene (Gilbertson) Engebretson. On June 5, 1954 Robert married Joan Grandinetti in Barron, WI; she preceded him in death on November 30, 2006. Robert graduated with his Bachelor’s degree in Music Education from the University of River Falls and received his Master’s degree in Art Education from the University of Minnesota. Bob served his country in the United States Army from 1952 to 1954.
Bob taught school in New Richmond, WI and then for the Oil Company School in Tripoli, Libya, North Africa. He then was the audio-visual director for the Sturgeon Bay Public School System for many years. Bob was a member of the Sons of Norway and a past member of the Door Drifters Snowmobile Club. After retirement, Bob enjoyed traveling, taking cruises, and visiting family and friends around the country. He especially enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. Survivors include two children, Matt (Judy) Engebretson, Sturgeon Bay, Liesl (Jeff) Larson, Kentucky; five grandchildren, Marcus LuMaye and Lucus Engebretson, Lars, Lief, and Alex Larson; one brother, James (Audrey) Engebretson, GA; one sister, Solveig (Richard) Kleppe, MN.
Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 19th, 2010 at Bay View Lutheran Church in Sturgeon Bay with Rev. Timothy Malek officiating. Burial will be in Bayside Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. Monday at the Forbes Funeral Home in Sturgeon Bay and on Tuesday at the church from 10:00 a.m. until the time of services. In lieu of flowers a memorial fund has been established in Robert’s name. |
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