Robert J. Chilson

Robert “Bob” Chilson, age 85, from Lino Lakes, MN, formerly from Plum City, WI, passed away peacefully at home with his wife and children by his side on September 1, 2024.

Bob is preceded in death by his parents, Orville and Celia; and his brother, Richard.

Bob is survived by his wife of 63 years, Patricia; children, Mark (Michele) Chilson, Glenda (Ed) Lipp, Theresa (Jim) Purdie, John (Danica) Chilson and Sarah (Troy) Thompson; grandchildren, Matt, Laura, Ben and David; Jacob, Alex and Heather; Nathan, Jaime, Nick and Maddie; Mahala and Drew; Taytum and Tye; and 10 great grandchildren.

Bob was a kind, thoughtful and generous husband, dad, grandpa, friend and neighbor.

Bob began his career as a surveyor for the Minnesota Highway Department. He also worked for Marv Rehbein Construction, and then spent most of his career until retirement as Vice President and estimator for Central Landscaping. He also served as the owner and operator of his own business, Ranger Landscaping.

Bob served in the military for 7+ years. During his military career, he served as Company 1st Sergeant (TOP) for the Cambridge Armor unit of the US Army Reserve. Honors included Expert Rifle and Tank Gunner qualifications. Bob retired as a Sergeant First Class.

Bob was active in church, the Lions Club, building his own homes and volunteering. He also had many interests.

•      - Family…especially those grandkids!
•      - Watching Viking games in his ‘mancave’ with buddies
•      - Deer hunting
•      - Cards, cards and more cards
•      - Woodworking (all those Jenga boxes we’ll enjoy for so long!)
•      - Family landscape/handyman expert (his impact is evident in each of our homes/yards)
•      - Having beers with his neighborhood friends
•      - His 59 Chevy Impala (as a young adult)
•      - His 60 Chevy Impala (all the fun times these past few years we’ll never forget!)
•      - Fishing trips
•      - Making and gifting maple syrup (we will all miss the syrup!)
•      - Coffee at the Rookery with friends
•      - Travels to Europe!
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He was the foundation of our family and will be deeply and forever missed!

Mass of Christian Burial 11 AM Wednesday, September 11 at ST. JOSEPH OF THE LAKES CATHOLIC CHURCH, 171 Elm St., Lino Lakes. Visitation at MUELLER-BIES FUNERAL HOME-LINO LAKES, 7050 Lake Dr., Lino Lakes, from 4-7 PM Tuesday and at the church from 10-11 AM Wednesday. Interment with Military Honors at St. Joseph’s Church Cemetery.