Individual Details
Robert Skillrud
( - 13 Apr 2016)
Events
| Marriage | 8 May 1953 | Camp Pendleton, California, United States - Rita Condon | |||
| Death | 13 Apr 2016 |  | |||
| Burial | MInnesota State Veterans Cemetery, Little Falls, Morrison, Minnesota, United States |
Families
| Spouse | Rita Condon (1931 - 2016) |
| Child | Mark "Woody" Skillrud ( - ) |
| Child | Marsha Skillrud ( - ) |
| Child | Matthew Skillrud ( - ) |
| Child | Michael Skillrud ( - ) |
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Robert J “Bob” Skillrud
BIRTH 17 Oct 1931Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minnesota, USA
DEATH 13 Apr 2016 (aged 84)
BURIAL Minnesota State Veterans CemeteryLittle Falls, Morrison County, Minnesota, USA
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Robert "Bob" J. Skillrud
Sauk Rapids, Minnesota
Born: October 17, 1931
Died: April 13, 2016
Memorial Services for Robert J. Skillrud, age 84, are Monday, April 18, 10 a.m. at Salem Lutheran Church, St. Cloud and officiated by Rev. Ken Ferber and Rev. Kristen Anderson Visitation is 3-8 p.m. Sunday at Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home, Sauk Rapids and 9 -10 a.m. Monday at the church. Sauk Rapids American Legion Post #254 prayers at 6 p.m., Salem Lutheran prayers at 7 p.m. The Marine Corps League stands guard 5-6:30 p.m. Burial at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery, Little Falls with full military honors by Marine Corps League.
Bob was born Oct. 17, 1931 in St. Cloud to Harold and Amanda (Haugen) Skillrud. He married Rita Condon on May 8, 1953 at Camp Pendleton, CA. Bob served in the U.S. Marine Corps, 1951-1954. His career in the grocery industry included Piggly Wiggly and Fairway Foods. Bob was a member of Salem Lutheran Church; Sauk Rapids American Legion Post #254 and past commander; Marine Corps League; and a Senior Helping Hands volunteer. He was a member and a mentor in AA for 22+ years. He enjoyed fishing, woodworking, and watching basketball games. Bob was a proud Marine – always independent and punctual.
Survivors include his wife, Rita, Sauk Rapids; children, Mark “Woody” (Bonnie), Sauk Rapids, Marsha (Michael) Danzeisen, St. Cloud, Michael (Theresa), Saint Paul, Matthew (Kathleen), San Diego; sister, Doris (Robert) Earl, Eden Prairie; brother, Harold (Lois), Bloomington, IL; grandchildren, Amanda (Tyler) Denniston, Greg (Jess) Danzeisen, Erik Skillrud, Kelsey Skillrud, Kate Skillrud; great grandson, Calvin Denniston; and his beloved dog, Daisy. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister and brother-in-law, Mavis and Paul Funk.
Thank you to the staff at the St. Cloud VA Medical Center, Building 48-1 for their excellent and compassionate care.