Wednesday, February 15, 2012

Robert Suddendorf Obituary

Robert A. Suddendorf, 89, of Rochester, MN, died Monday, February 13, 2012, at his home in Rochester, MN. Graveside services will be held Thursday, February 16th, at 12:00 PM at Oakland Cemetery in Waukon, IA, with Pastor Grant VanderVelden officiating. Martin Funeral Home in Waukon is assisting the family.

Robert Arthur Suddendorf was born on April 15, 1922 in Monona, IA to Arthur and Martha Suddendorf. He graduated from Monona High School. Robert married Rita Renne on September 8, 1951 at First Presbyterian Church in Waukon. Robert worked for International Harvester as a partsman in their warehouse in West Chicago, IL. He retired from there in 1982. Since 1983 he and Rita have resided in Rochester, MN.

Survivors include his wife, Rita Suddendorf of Rochester, MN; a son, Timothy Suddendorf, of Joliet, IL; and a brother, Eugene Suddendorf of Postville, IA. He is preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Lynn Gattone on July 4, 1994; a brother, Ken Suddendorf; and a sister, Irene Messeler.

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