Robert Matthew Gorshe, 78, of Anoka MN died peacefully at home on November 10, 2022.  He was born February 29, 1944 in Chisholm MN to Matthew and Concetta (Iannarelli) Gorshe and was a 1962 graduate from Chisholm High School then joined the US Navy.

Robert was an air traffic controller then later retired from the US Postal Service.  He married Patricia Russell on May 3, 1969 and together had three children.  They later divorced but remained close friends.  Bob enjoyed life, and especially spending time with his children and grandchildren and special friends Bette and Jerry Frank.  He also liked going to the casino, going to car shows with his 1931 Model A, playing a competitive game of wordle, puzzles and watching sports.  He was always willing to lend a hand.  You could usually find him with a cup of coffee and a bag of candy close by. He was proud of his Italian heritage and enjoyed cooking Italian meals.  This man will be truly missed.

He is survived by daughter Kerry (William) Jones of Carlton, OR; son's Matthew (Vera) Gorshe of Milaca, MN; Brenden (Emily Bukowski) Gorshe of Zimmerman, MN; sister's Anita Zanardi of St. Cloud, MN and Marian (William) Cooper of Chisholm, MN; 16 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.  Robert was preceded in death by his parents, Matthew and Concetta Gorshe and brother Paul Gorshe.

Funeral Services will be held on Friday (11/18/2022) with a visitation from 10AM -11AM followed by the funeral service at 11AM at Thurston-DeShaw Funeral Home, 13817 Jay St. NW, Andover, MN.

Funeral services entrusted to Thurston-DeShaw Funeral Home - 763-767-7373 - www.thurston-deshaw.com