Our beloved husband, dad and grandpa, 84, passed away April 20, 2011, after a long struggle with emphysema.

Bob was born on the farm in Blooming Prairie, Minn., on June 13, 1926, to Ernest and Gladys M. Srsen. After graduating from Blooming Prairie High School in 1944, he enlisted in the Army Air Corps where he served with the Occupational Forces in Japan. He married the love of his life, Delphia M. Anderson, in 1947. Bob worked at the Austin Auto Company and Holiday Cars until his retirement in 1988. He also was a part-time bartender at Gus Young’s and later Tommy’s Supper Club for many years.

Bob’s small pleasures in life were his dogs, hunting, fishing and riding his tractor. His sense of humor, wealth of knowledge, storytelling, thoughtfulness and graciousness will be missed and remembered by many. He greatly appreciated his many friends, enjoyed his family and adored his wife.

He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Del; four children: Vicki Taylor (John), Austin, Sherrie Saaranen, Minnetonka, Deb Srsen, Minneapolis and Bob Srsen, Austin; his six grandchildren: Scott Saaranen, Jennifer Taylor, Melissa Taylor, Matt Taylor, Annika Edblom, Lukas Edblom; and five great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Dorothy Henigan.

A very special thanks to Dr. Dibble, the Austin Medical Center’s Respiratory Department and the entire staff of the Austin Medical Center Hospice.

Funeral services will be held 3 p.m. Tuesday, April 26, at the First United Methodist Church with the Reverend Patricia M. Toschak officiating. Austin Post 91 American Legion is in charge of military rites. Visitation is from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday, April 25, at the Clasen-Jordan Funeral Home and at the church one hour before the service. A private interment will be held at a later date. Memorials preferred to the Austin Medical Center Hospice.