Bob Simonson

Funeral service for Robert “Bob” Simonson, 90, of Springfield and formerly of Sanborn, was held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, July 6, at the Sanborn Community Center (formerly Rope and Spur) with Chaplain Noel Wetter officiating.  Interment was in the Sanborn City Cemetery,

Mr. Simonson died on Friday, June 30, 2017, at St. John Lutheran Home in Springfield.

Robert Paul 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 U.S. 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 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, and was a 70-year member of Colburn American Legion Post No. 286 where he was a Past Commander.

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; and 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.

Arrangements are with the Sturm Funeral Home in Springfield, Minnesota. On line condolences may be left for the family at www.sturmfh.com.