Gurdon "Rob" E. Robertson
April 6, 1941 ~ December 3, 2012
Gurdon Rob Robertson was born April 6, 1941 in Shreveport, Louisiana. He passed away at his home in Scandia on December 3, 2012 at the age 71 years. He is preceded in death by parents, Ada and Gurdon Robertson, Sr. Rob will be deeply missed by, JoAnne; children, Renee (Brandon) Morris, Tara (Aaron) Dooley, April Mitchell, and Tanya McCullough; 6 grandchildren; brother, Ronald (Lena); sisters, Paula (David) Baskett and Pamela Meshell; nieces, nephews, family and friends. Rob enlisted in the Navy in 1959 and served for 10 years as a radar man. He was recruited out of the Navy by 3M as a copy machine repair instructor and served in multiple positions there for 30 plus years. In 1978, Rob and JoAnne bought land in Scandia where they built a home and family. Rob loved photography, hunting, football, rock collecting, animals, country western music and movies, traveling, nature and was a member of the Scandia Marine Lions. He will be remembered for his kindness, his abundant willingness to help others and for his quick whited sense of humor. A Celebration of Robs Life will be held at 5 PM, Saturday, December 8th at Roberts Family Funeral Home, 555 Centennial Drive SW, Forest Lake with a gathering of family and friends beginning at 2 PM. Family interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery.
On behalf of the Forest Lake American Legion Post 225, we give thanks for Rob’s military service to our nation.
Rob was a very special guy, I always enjoyed talking to him. I am very sorry for your loss. God has taken him to a greater place. My prayers are with you all. Carolyn Peper
I used to cut Robs hair at Great Clips. He was such a nice person, and always had such wonderful things to say about his family.
I no longer work there, and have not seen him in a long time, so this is just so sad to hear.
To his family and friends, I’m so sorry for your loss, he was such a great person. Praying for you all.
Rob, was such a good neighbor. Kind words and always a smile. Gentle spirit and a great sense of humor! About 20 years ago I was having problems learning how to drive our curvy roads in the winter. I guess Rob got a good chuckle out of seeing me in the ditch (many times)and showed up at our door with two sets of chains for my tires and advised me to use them. My family laughed about this for days. His positive attitude was an inspiration to all that knew what he has gone through.He will be missed!
Oh Rob!!! I will cherish our time together!!! You always came into the Chemo Unit with a smile on your face, and stories to tell, even when you did not feel well. I will also remember your cute lil’ expressions of “How Bout’ Dat!!!” and “I have a ques-shun for you…” You always asked how my Dad was…because at one of your 1st chemo appointments, I shared with you that you reminded me of my Dad. Rob…you leave a legacy of goodness and kindness. My sympathy to all of your family…your kind soul will be missed by many.