Robert L. Elmstrom
June 15, 2010
Date of Birth: March 29, 1924 Date of Death: June 15, 2010 Age 86 of Forest Lake passed away June 15, 2010. Proud WWII Veteran. Preceded in death by parents, Myrna and Roy Elmstrom and sister, Doris Jacobson. Survived by his wife of 65 years, Eleanor; daughter, Karen (Fritz) Schuldt; son, Bill (Marlene) Elmstrom; 5 grandchildren, Susan (Glen) Gillson, Daniel Schuldt, Dale (Jessica) Schuldt, Jeanette (Joe) Wolfe and Elizabeth (Mike) Cromie; 12 great grandchildren; sister, Gladys (Bill) Johnson; brother, Herb (Sandy); special friends, Jan and Jack Palmer; other relatives and friends. Gathering amp; Memorial Service Gathering of family and friends 4 - 8 PM Thursday, June 17th at Roberts Family Funeral Home, 555 Centennial Dr. SW, Forest Lake. Memorial Service 11 AM Friday, June 18th at Faith Lutheran Church, 886 North Shore Drive, Forest Lake. Interment Elim Cemetery, Scandia.
I have been blessed in so many ways getting to know Bob and his beautiful family. Since the day I met Bob at Birchwood he told me he was ready to meet Jesus. I was shocked thinking this man must be depressed, or why would he be so eager to leave this world…but how wrong I had been! Bob’s faith was a daily witness to me in my own Christian journey. He was a reminder to stop being frightened of the unknown, to simply BELIEVE in our loving Redeemer, in our living salvation. I can still hear Bob’s matter-of-fact way of saying he knows that heaven is ahead of him. I will miss him so but look forward to his big bear hugs again one day. In loving memory, Abby Berglund (Bob’s friend and social worker)
You have my deepest sympathy. What a joy you have had, Eleanor, to share sixty-five years with Bob.
As Christians we are assurred of eternal life. God’s Blessings to each of you in this time of temporary parting.
I am sorry that I will not be able to be with you on either Thursday or Friday. I am spending time at Luther Seminary preparing for the Women of the ELCA studies next year.
We will prepare for the August time with the Birchwood Residents. God’s continued Blessings.
Peace,
GWEN HANSEN