April 12, 1925 - August 20, 2015
Siegel S. “Bob”, age 90, of Bloomington, died August 20, 2015. Army veteran of WW II. He participated in the Northern Solomons and Southern Philippines Liberation. Survived by wife, Gloria; children, Bruce Varner, Joanne Varner, Kris (Jeff) Eidem, Dee (Rick) Dannen; grandchildren, Karrie Varner, Timothy (Apryl), Jacob (Jade), Noah (Brandi) Osterman, John and Joshua Eidem; great-grandchildren, Marissa, Derrick, and Devonne McCuiston, Lana, Maraya, Dax, Ava, Kelci, and Kiarra Osterman, Brooklynn Baartman; and great-great grandchild, Jadeyn Brown; sister, Susan S. Lewis (Kenny Mart), Nancy Andersen; sister-in-law, Kathy Carlson. Preceded in death by brother, Richard Carlson.
Memorials to Grace Lutheran Church or donor’s choice.
Funeral Service
Wednesday, August 26, 2015
11:00 AM
Grace Lutheran Church
8700 Old Cedar Ave. S.,
Bloomington, MN 55425
Visitation
Wednesday, August 26, 2015
10:00 AM
Grace Lutheran Church
8700 Old Cedar Ave. S.,
Bloomington, MN 55425
Interment
Wednesday, August 26, 2015
Fort Snelling National Cemetery
7601 34th Ave. S.,
Minneapolis, MN 55450
So very sorry to hear about Mr Varner. He was my neighbor growing up on 11th Avenue South in Bloomington. My deepest sympathy to Gloria, Bruce, Joanne, Kris and Dee.
Kris I’m so sorry for your loss, I know what is like to loose a parent, no matter how young or old they are, if you want to talk I will send you my phone number, privately, but your Dad is now in the wings of the Angels in God’s home. No more pain and suffering.
Again, my sincere condolences to you, Josh and the family. Love u guys.
Thank you, Rosa. I know you have been going through a tough time, too, and I feel your empathy. I also told Josh that you wrote to us and he thanks you as well. I will give you a call.
Kris
Kris, I don’t ever remember meeting your dad back when we worked at Target or went to the U together, but my heart and prayers go out to you. No matter how long they live, I’m not sure we’re ever ready to lose our parents. I hope your husband and sons are a great comfort to you, pulling you through. Peace and love to you and yours.
Thank you, Karen. Your kind words mean a lot to me. I know you know how feels to lose a sibling, and I wish I had known how to reach you at the time to share my condolences for your loss as well. It has been about a month since he passed away, but I still read the cards and online comments frequently. They have the power to sooth and help me reflect on his life.
He wrote a WWII memoir that was published and is also in the Minnesota History Center. It is hard to understand everything about him and his generation but it did give me a glimpse of the kind of person he was.
Kris
We’ve known each other through thick & thin for 68 years! Thoughts and prayers to you, Gloria, and all your families. Still remember the table grace Bob said for your Godchild Marcia. Treasure the “Orchids in the Mud” book. He is at Peace. Love,Mayotte’s.
The love of my life is now at peace.