Slinkman, Robert G., Sr. age 74, of Andover, passed away Oct. 29, 2012 at Golden Living Center Twin Rivers of Anoka. He was a devoted husband to Carol for 54 years; loving father and grandfather "Papa". Preceded in death by parents, John and Etta; and brother, John. Survived by wife, Carol; children, Robert Jr. (Debbie), Nancy (Gregg) Valentine, Debbie Scott; grandchildren, Crystal (Ben) Yaekel, Robert III, Amy Slinkman, Jeremy (Sarah) Valentine, Jennifer (Brent) Winters, Jonathan Slinkman and Haley Scott; siblings, Harold, Bernard, Edward, Deanna and Hennie. Funeral service Friday 11 AM with visitation one hour prior at Constance Free Church, 16150 Crosstown Blvd. NW, Andover. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred. Thurston-DeShaw Funeral Home Andover 763-767-7373 thurston-deshaw.com