Sears, Robert E. age 79 of Andover, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Sept. 19, 2018. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather who loved his family unconditionally. Preceded in death by parents, Robert & Margaret; mother-in-law, Verna Bittner. Survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Marva; children, Jeffrey (Julie), Sondra (Robert) Velst, Rhonda, Nicole (James) Wilson, Robin (Brian) Wicke; 16 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; 3 sisters, Susan (Leonard) Disney, Diana (David) McKowen, Betty Sears and many other loving relatives and friends. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, October 13, 2018 at 11 AM with a visitation one hour prior at Cross of Hope Lutheran Church, 5730 179th Lane NW, Ramsey. Private Interment at Fort Snelling National Cemetery.
Thurston-Lindberg Funeral Home
Anoka 763-421-0220
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