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BORN
1943
DIED
2025
Robert Spencer Obituary
Born to Glen and Shirley Spencer on September 27, 1943. He attended school in Elk River and Monticello. He married Mae (Hofman) in 1963.
After 43 years of service, he retired from Hoffman Engineering. He was a lifetime member of Nowthen Threshing Show and was respected for his knowledge of and passion for antique tractors and farm equipment.
He is survived by his wife Mae, sons Wayne and Steven (Liza), grandson Brian (Delaney), and family and friends.
Celebration of Life will be held May 24th.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Joseph Perrault
April 2, 2025
My deep condolences to Mae, Wayne, Steve and family. I enjoyed Talking to Bob and Mae the couple of times when I popped in on them. Keep me posted on the Celebration of Life.
Don Perrault
April 1, 2025
Our deepest condolences on the passing of Bob, a good neighbor. My sympathies to Mae, Wayne, and Steven. It has been too long since we connected.
Pat Ray
March 30, 2025
Mae and boys--So sorry to hear of this. We never know do we? Will br thinking of you and you all will be in my thoughts and prayers. Pat
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