Barnette, Robert L. "Bob" age 89 of Fridley, passed away on July 15, 2021. Bob was a longtime Fridley educator of 40 years, served on the Fridley City Council from 1976 1985 & 1996 2019, was an avid golfer and loved spending time with his family. Preceded in death by his parents, Arthur & Emma & sister, Lois. Survived by his wife of 60 years, Jane; children, Robert, Thomas (Sheila), Shannon (Kris), Brooke (Mike Swenson); grandchildren, Coss (Angie), Carson, Callie, McKenzie, Sidney, Skylar, Josie; along with many other loving family and friends. A Celebration of Bob's Life will be held on Monday (7/26/2021) from 6-9 PM at the Bunker Hills Event Center, 12800 Bunker Prairie Road NW, Coon Rapids. A Time of Remembrance will start at 7 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to the American Cancer Society. Thurston-DeShaw Funeral Home Andover 763-767-7373 thurston-deshaw.com