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Robert N. Washburn, age 69 of Remer, MN, passed away Tuesday, October 3, 2023, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth, Minnesota.

   Robert Norman Washburn was born October 16, 1953, in Grand Rapids, Minnesota to Norman R. and Janice E. (Lisk) Washburn. Bob grew up in Hill City and graduated with the Class of 1971 from Hill City High School.  

   On April 21, 1973, Bob was united in marriage to Thelma Lois Winger at the Justice of the Peace in Remer, Minnesota.  Bob served his county in the United States Air Force from 1973 to 1974. He returned home to Remer where he and Thelma resided and raised their two daughters. Bob began his working career at the pulp mill in Remer, Minnesota, before embarking on a 40 year career with Blandin Paper. Following his retirement, he worked at Remer’s Cenex Gas Station. Bob enjoyed many hobbies including fishing, Fill It In Puzzles and making fishing jigs. 

   Bob will be deeply missed by his wife of 50 years, Thelma; daughters Dawn Dean and Amy Washburn, both of Remer; MN; grandsons Noah Dean, Logan Zumbrunnen, all of Remer, MN; sister Fay (Robert) Griffith of Hill City, MN, and Cheri Latarte of Bovey, MN; brother Dale (Theresa) Washburn of Hill City, MN; nieces and nephews, and many friends.

   Bob was preceded in death by his parents Norman and Janice Washburn; paternal grandparents George and Marie Washburn; maternal grandparents Edward and Pearl Lisk; brother Edward Washburn.

   A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, October 10, 2023, at 1:30 PM at Northland Alliance Church, Remer, MN with a visitation from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM prior to the service, at church. The Reverend Levi Magruder will officiate. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred in Bob’s memory.

   Arrangements are with the Rowe Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Grand Rapids, MN. To sign the online guestbook or send condolences visit www.rowefuneralhomeandcrematory.com.

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