John and Vera (Moertl) Underferth announced the birth of their son, Robert Joseph on December 4, 1943 in Minneapolis, MN. Growing up in South Minneapolis, Bob attended and graduated from Vocational High School, with a special interest in auto mechanics.
At a young age, Bob had a strong work ethic. Expanding his interest in auto mechanics, he owned and operated for many years a Shell Station in Minneapolis. Bob sold the station in 1977. Taking his knowledge and wanting to serve his community stronger, Bob started a rental company in Burnsville. In 1986 and moving closer to home, he owned and operated the Prior Lake Rental Center. Throughout his life, Bob took great pride in being customer focused and quality driven. For over 20 years, he also was a mail carrier for the Star Tribune newspaper.
Attending a family wedding, Bob met the love of his life, Susan Dwinnell. Dating for several years, they exchanged wedding vows on May 21, 1966 at St. Olaf Catholic Church in Minneapolis. Bob and Susan were blessed with three beautiful children, Matt, Andrew and Debbie.
An active member in his community, Bob was a former member of the Optimist Club and a current member of the Lions Club in Prior Lake. In his spare time, he enjoyed coaching his children in sports, riding his motorcycle, boating and playing softball.
Family was always important to Bob, especially with the passing of his son, Andrew unexpectedly in 1985 and his wife, Susan in 1991. During this difficult time, Bob always continued to support his two children, with an ultimate source of strength.
At the age of 67 and a resident of Prior Lake, Bob passed away unexpectedly on October 31, 2011 at his home.
Forever loved, Bob will be deeply missed by son, Matt Underferth of Prior Lake; daughter, Debbie Underferth of Prior Lake; brother, John (Mary) Underferth of Minneapolis; sisters-in-law, Carol Underferth of Vesili, Jackie Underferth of Prior Lake; many other loving relatives and devoted friends.
Bob is preceded in death by wife, Susan; son, Andrew; parents, John and Vera; brothers, Jim and Dick Underferth.
The Mass of Christian Burial will be on Monday, November 7 at 11 a.m., with visitation two hours prior all at the Church of St. Michael 16311 Duluth Avenue SE, Prior Lake. Bob will be laid to rest next to his wife and son at Hillside Cemetery in Minneapolis, MN.
