Robert Gendreau
1951-05-13 2010-03-01Gendreau, Robert H. age 58, of Maple Grove. Loving husband, father, brother and papa died suddenly on March 1, 2010. Preceded in death by parents, Robert C. and Helen E. Gendreau. Survived by wife of 38 years, Linda; sons, Robert A. and Daniel (Hope); daughter, Mia (Ryan) Hobus; 3 precious grandchildren, Isaiah, Hannah and Bethany; sisters, Eileen (Norman) Schwartz and Mary Snell; nephews, Adam, Ryan, Nate and Erich; niece, Heidi; and many more family, friends and wonderful neighbors. Robert was a union carpenter for 30+ years. He enjoyed morning coffee with friends, camping, outdoor sports, helping people and playing with his grandchildren. Family time was very precious to him. Private interment. In lieu of flowers, please consider bringing canned food items or money for the Hope Bridge Food Shelf. A further celebration of life will be held on his birthday in his garage. Contact family for info for this service. Memorial service Saturday 1 PM with visitation one hour prior at: Washburn-McReavy Glen Haven Chapel 763-533-8643 5125 W. Broadway, Crystal
A good friend he was. He was a better friend to me than I think I was to him.
tribute by Kevin DaleKnew Bob well from Park Hill on. Loved his sister as well. They lived a couple doors down from Park Hill. Then he married one of the neighborhood girls, Linda Land. When we were little he used to protect me. Because I was so small. A great guy for sure.
tribute by craig nestorSo sad!!! Rob was our paperboy, and my very first crush.He was so nice, and let me tag along on his paper route,always the sweetest guy.He'll always be 15 and special too me.
tribute by annonymous neighborBob was the consummate "good guy"...fun as well as funny...sarcastic, but with a twinkle in his eye that let you (and everyone) know, he was just kidding...he often took the less popular kids under his protective wing as, he too, didn't run with the top social circles...and yet, he fit in with everyone in his own way. he defied labeling. Tough when he had to be, but a more gentle guy you'd rarely find. I have several personal stories about Bob that I was looking forward to sharing with him at our upcoming reunion...Bob Gendreau was the kind of guy who would go up to the least-known classmate and say: "I remember you!" - and mean it...Goodbye Bob, you will be missed...
tribute by Wayne Klayman