Robert "Bob" Plath

Robert Plath age 86, of Saint James, Minnesota died on December 1, 2022, at Mayo Clinic Health System, St. James in Saint James, Minnesota.

Visitation will be on Friday, December 30, 2022 from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm at the Augustana Lutheran Church- St. James and will continue on  from  until  at the .

Service will be held at the Augustana Lutheran Church- St. James, on Friday, December 30, 2022 at 1:00 pm.

The clergy will be Rev. Mandy France. Interment will be at the Mt. Hope Cemetery, St. James in St. James, Minnesota.

Arrangements are with the Sturm Funeral Home in St. James, Minnesota.  Online condolences may be left for the family at www.sturmfh.com.

Robert Plath age 86, of Saint James, Minnesota died on December 1, 2022, at Mayo Clinic Health System, St. James in Saint James, Minnesota.Visitation will be on Friday, December 30, 2022 from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm at the Augustana Lutheran Church- St. James and will continue on  from  until  at the .Service will be held at the Augustana Lutheran Church- St. James, on Friday, December 30, 2022 at 1:00 pm. The clergy will be Rev. Mandy France. Interment will be at the Mt. Hope Cemetery, St. James in St. James, Minnesota.Arrangements are with the Sturm Funeral Home in St. James, Minnesota.  Online condolences may be left for the family at www.sturmfh.com.Robert "Bob" Plath age 86, of Saint James, Minnesota died on December 1, 2022, at Mayo Clinic Health System, St. James, Minnesota.Visitation will be on Friday, December 30, 2022 from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm at the Augustana Lutheran Church- St. James where a Memorial Service will be held  at 1:00 pm. The clergy will be Rev. Mandy France. Interment will be at the Mt. Hope Cemetery, St. James, Minnesota.Arrangements are with the Sturm Funeral Home in St. James, Minnesota.  Online condolences may be left for the family at www.sturmfh.com.Robert Paul Plath was born July 17, 1936 in Mountain Lake, MN to parents, Louis and Hertha (Neuman) Plath.  He was one of 5 children.  Bob was a member of the Army National Guard, as well as a member of the St. James American Legion.  On August 15, 1959, he was united in marriage with Janet Larson.  To this union 2 daughters were born. Bob was a proud member of the Watonwan County Sheriff’s department as well as a part-time police officer for the St. James Police Department for over 20 years combined.  He was a hard-working laborer, working at Tony Downs and in his own construction business. Bob was a dedicated dad, grandpa, and great grandpa, taking the grandkids and great grandkids hunting and fishing as much as he could.  In his early years, he played slow-pitch softball.  Bob will be remembered for his caring and kind demeanor, being the guy that would help anyone that was in need, and for always having a smile on his face.  He will be missed by many friends new and old.Bob is survived by his wife of 63 years, Janet Plath of St. James; daughters, Kendra Plath of St. James and Karla (David) Hoelmer of Prescott, AZ; grandchildren, Andrew Farr, Melissa (Bobby) Farr, Ashlee (Spenser) Barton, Amber (Rob) Reagles, Adam (Courtney) Hoelmer and Alexis Hoelmer; great-grandchildren, Adrian Rodriguez-Farr, Kristina Murilla, Thorin Barton, Hailey, Alivia and Caleb Reagles, Harley and Axel Hoelmer; sister, Irene Hoehn; brother, Alfred “Fritz” Plath; sister-in-law, LaNola Plath; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. In addition to his parents, Bob is preceded in death by his stepfather, Pat May; an infant sister, Dorothy Plath; brother, Lester “Butch” Plath; brothers-in-law, Larry Miller and Gil Hoehn; and sister-in-law, Mary Plath.