Robert John Humfeld

WINONARobert J. Humfeld, 68, of Winona died Saturday, January 10, 2015, at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse, WI.Bob was born to Donald and Kathleen (Dittman) Humfeld on December 5, 1946, in La Crosse, WI. He was raised on a farm in La Crescent, MN. After 31 years working for Lake Center Industries, he became an independent truck driver until his retirement in June 2011. While serving as a cook in the Army, he met and married Takako Hokama in Okinawa, Japan on May 7, 1969. Together they raised 2 daughters, Carolin and Dianne. Bob was a technology loving man. He enjoyed fixing things and would repair CB radios. His other passion was computers and would build his own. In his younger years he enjoyed hunting, fishing, and bowling. Bob was a loving father who was always there to help and provide for his family. When not on the road driving, he took pride and joy in spending time with his family and especially his grandchildren, Amelia, Nolan, and Emma. He will be sadly missed.Bob is survived by his Wife, Takako of 45 years; daughters, Carolin (Eric Mirtica) Humfeld of Brooklyn Park, MN and Dianne (Gregg) Omoth of Maple Grove, MN; grandchildren, Amelia, Nolan, and Emma; siblings, Gerald (Linda) Humfeld, James (Jo) Humfeld, and Alice (David) Bailey.He is preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Rita and Rose; and two brothers, John and Thomas.Services for Bob will be 11:00 a.m., Friday, January 16, 2015, at Hoff Celebration of Life Center in Goodview with the Reverend Jim Berning officiating. Visitation will take place 4-6 p.m., Thursday, January 15, 2015, and one hour prior to the service on Friday at the funeral home. Bob will be laid to rest at St. Mary's Cemetery in Winona.
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