Age 81 of Inver Grove Heights, MN
Passed away peacefully November 12, 2022. Robert ‘Bob” was born on September 1, 1941, in Verndale, MN, son of William and Alice Desrocher. He enjoyed his childhood years in Verndale with his siblings, close to much of his extended family. Bob served in the US Army where he proudly sang for two presidents. Bob worked the majority of his career at Sperry-Univac. It is there he met his beloved wife, Kathy. Bob and Kathy raised their children in St Paul, where they enjoyed spending time with family, friends and getting away to the cabin in Wisconsin. He loved to play sports with his buddies and was an avid Vikings fan. Bob was preceded in death by his wife, Kathy; his parents; sister, Lorraine; brothers, Wilber and Marvin. He is survived by his sons, David (Laura Butler), Pete (Karin) and daughter, Jennifer Wenzel (Rik); grandchildren, Joe, Sara, Noah and Sienna; sister, Lucille Selander; brother, Billy; sister-in-law, Mary Fryer and many nieces, nephews, family and friends. Bob was one of a kind, known for his love of sharing stories, telling jokes, and giving others a hard time. Bob brought his energy into every room he entered. He will be dearly missed by so many. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday, November 21, 2022 at St Patrick’s Church, 3535 72nd St E, Inver Grove Heights, MN 12:00 noon. Visitation 11:00am. Private Interment Fort Snelling. Memorials preferred to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. The family would like to thank the United ICU and Our Lady of Peace Hospice St Paul for their wonderful care of Bob.