Robert "Bob" Paul Simonson

R.P. "Bob" Simonson was born on September 16, 1926, at the Springfield Hospital to Paul and Muriel (Davis) Simonson. He graduated from Sanborn High School and served in the US Army from May 1945 to December 1946. Bob was united in marriage to Shirley Flaig on February 9, 1948. They made their home on a farm east of Sanborn where they lived for 60 years before moving to The Maples in Springfield. In November of 2012, Bob became a resident at St. John Lutheran Home. Besides his love for farming, he also had a passion for horses and would be seen at area parades throughout the summer. Bob was a Charleston township supervisor for 20 years, was a 70 year member of Colburn American Legion Post #286 where he was a past Commander. Bob died on Friday, June 30, 2017, at St. John Lutheran Home in Springfield, at the age of 90. He is survived by his wife of 69 years Shirley; sons - Bob Jr. (Pat) Simonson and Cleve Simonson of Sanborn; daughters - Valerie (John) Zack of Cloquet and Paula (Alan) Roiger of Sanborn; 11 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; brother John of Sanborn; sister Mary (Hillard) Rieck Johnson of New Ulm. Bob was preceded in death by his parents; brothers - Donald (LaRue) and Gilbert (Donna) Simonson; sister-in-law Cleo Simonson; brother-in-law Marvin Rieck; granddaughter Eryn Roiger; and daughter-in-law LeeAnn. Visitation 1 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Wednesday, July 5, 2017 St. John Lutheran Home ~ Chapel of the Good Shepherd 201 South County Road 5 Springfield, Minnesota, United States 56087 Visitation 2 10:00 am - 11:00 am Thursday, July 6, 2017 Sanborn Community Center (formerly Rope and Spur Ballroom) 101 West Street North Sanborn, Minnesota, United States 56083 Funeral Service 11:00 am Thursday, July 6, 2017 Sanborn Community Center (formerly Rope and Spur Ballroom) 101 West Street North Sanborn, Minnesota, United States 56083 Interment Information Sanborn City Cemetery 33067 200th St. Sanborn, Minnesota, United States 56083