Michael Charles Robotti

HOFF FUNERAL HOMES - HOUSTON CHAPEL 507-896-3127 Michael Charles Robotti, 61, of Houston, Minn. died on Monday, August 18, 2008, at the Valley View Healthcare and Rehab Center in Houston. Michael was born on March 10, 1947, in St. Paul, Minn. to Ernest and Mary (Paulson) Robotti. He was raised in Marine On St. Croix, Minn. He served in the U.S. Navy in the Seabees during the Vietnam War. Michael lived and worked in the Twin Cities area as a mechanic and truck driver for many years. He has lived in the Houston area for the past 14 years. Michael married Debbie Skadson on November 14, 2007, in Caledonia, Minn. He is survived by his wife, Debbie; two brothers: Mark (Gloria) Robotti of Lindstrom, Minn. and Luke (Theresa) Robotti of Spooner, Wis.; four sisters: Kathleen Robotti of Battle Creek, Mich., Jaqueline (Kirby) Westmoreland of Marine On St. Croix, Minn., Marlene (James) St. Sauver of Dakota, Minn., Pauline (Scott) Biscobing of Gordon, Wis.; and by many nieces and nephews. Michael was preceded in death by his parents, and one brother, Ernest Paul Robotti. There will be a memorial service for Michael at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 21, 2008, at Cross of Christ Lutheran Church in Houston with the Rev. Lane Zaffke officiating. Burial will be in the Fort Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis, Minn. Hoff Funeral Homes - Houston Chapel is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.