Gillesby, Robert L. "Bob" age 88,of Elk River, passed away peacefully Sept. 24, 2016. He was preceded in death by his previous wife, Joy; and 2 brothers. Survived by wife, Sharon; children, Cathy (Jim) Berling, Gordon (Patricia) Gillesby; step-children, Brian (Ann) Lyons, Melissa Peers; 12 grandchildren, Jeremiah (Jamie) Gillesby, Sarah (Nate) Fry, Joshua Berling, Lewis (Amanda) Gillesby, Josiah Berling, Joe Berling, Emily (Eddy) Champ, Dan (Emma) Lyons, Ben Lyons, Cedric Peers, Joe Lyons, Keiran Peers; 6 great-grandchildren, Allison, Henry, Even, Zoey; many other loving relatives and friends. A memorial service will be held Friday at 2:30 PM, with a visitation one hour prior at Anoka Covenant Church, 752 Grant St., Anoka.
Thurston-Lindberg Funeral Home
Anoka 763-421-0220
www.thurston-lindberg.com