Robert E. Callery
May 11, 1937 ~ February 9, 2024
Age 86 of Forest Lake, MN formerly of Spring Lake Park, MN went home to the Lord on February 9, 2024.
He is survived by his children, Kim (Sid) Carlson, Nancy (Randy) Davis, Lisa (Ken) Slepica, Bill Callery; grandchildren, Jessica Carlson, Matt Carlson,Courtney Davis, Alan Slepica, Ryan Slepica; sister, Karen Anywaush; along with many brother and sister in-laws and nieces and nephews. Bob is preceded in death by his parents, Earl and Myrtle Callery; and good friend, Anita Callery.
Bob served in the Army for 3-years in Tripoli as an airplane mechanic assisting with mapping out Libya. He married Anita, built a home and raised 4 children in Spring Lake Park. After retirement he continued to meet good friends for coffee and enjoyed playing Bingo. A special “thank you” to the care team and hospice at Ecumen in North Branch, he was loved by all.
A celebration of Bob’s life 11:30 AM Friday, February 23rd with visitation beginning at 11 AM at Robert’s Family Funeral Home, 555 SW Centennial Dr., Forest Lake, MN 55025 Luncheon following at the Hugo American Legion, 5383 140th St N, Hugo, MN 55038. Private interment at Fort Snelling National Cemetery.
On behalf of the Forest Lake American Legion Post 225, we give thanks for Robert’s military service to our country in the Army.
When I was dating Bob’s daughter Kim (whom I eventually married), I remember a time that I went to his Champlin home to pick her up. As I jumped out of my truck I heard a neighbor yelling at me “what do you want, she ain’t home”. I turned to confront the neighbor only to see two guy’s sitting in the driveway drinking beer. I was about to yell back at them until I realized the second guy laughing was Bob. He came over, still laughing, and handed me beer.
Over the years my time with Bob and the family has created special memories that I will forever hold close. Though Bob will be missed his memories will never be forgotten, especially his kindness, wit and laughter.
We are so sorry for your loss.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
I am so very sorry for your loss. Bob was a kind and funny man who will be missed by many. I truly enjoyed our talks and laughter together. I will miss his wonderful smile!
Barb Rowley
Our deepest sympathy