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Robert Earl Sanderson, age 72 of Iron River, Wisconsin, left this earthly home to go to his heavenly home at 2:40 am on Friday May 12, 2023 at St Luke's Hospital in Duluth Minnesota.

Bob was born in Ladysmith Wisconsin on October 4, 1950. He was the son of Earl Lynn Sanderson and Eleanor Grace (Sims) Sanderson. 

He married Jeanne Bogan after high school. To their union four children were born. Michelle, Tonya, Anita and …

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A Memorial Service for Bob will be held on June 25 at 2:00 pm at Grace Baptist church in Iron River, Wi. On July 8 a Celebration of Life will be held in Ladysmith at the park. The Veteran's shelter will be the venue and we're planning a potluck lunch. ( it's hard to figure a head count.) 2:00 pm is the time.

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Our love and caring are with you Bev.
Our love and caring are with you Bev.
Our love and caring are with you Bev.

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Grace Baptist Church/ Iron River, Wi

Favorites

What were Robert's favorite sports teams?
The Green Bay Packers and The Wisconsin Badgers
The Green Bay Packers and The Wisconsin Badgers
The Green Bay Packers and The Wisconsin Badgers
What were Robert's favorite songs or musical artists?
He loved the Gaither singers anything and classic country and classic rock.
He loved the Gaither singers anything and classic country and classic rock.
He loved the Gaither singers anything and classic country and classic rock.
What were Robert's favorite books?
Bob loved Louis L'amour Western s and the Bible.
Bob loved Louis L'amour Western s and the Bible.
Bob loved Louis L'amour Western s and the Bible.
What were Robert's favorite foods?
Bob loved shrimp! Also a good steak. In the later years he'd snatch up the sweet tre…
Bob loved shrimp! Also a good steak. In the later years he'd snatch up the sweet treats, donut…
Bob loved shrimp! Also a good steak. In the later years he'd snatch up the sweet treats, donuts were especially on the …

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Born

October 4th, 1950
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Passed away

May 12th, 2023
Iron River

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Method of disposition

Cremation

Final resting place

Ashes kept in an urn

68615 North Main Street, Iron River, WI, USA

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Affordable Cremations/Duluth, Mn

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