Robert Brogan

Robert Anthony Brogan, 73, of Chatfield, passed away Monday, November 12, at his home, surrounded by his family.

Robert was born December 29, 1944, in Chatfield, to Anthony and Eleanor (Perry) Brogan.

Robert graduated from Chatfield High School in 1963.  On July 17, 1966, he married Sharon Kay Winslow at the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Chatfield. 

Robert worked for the DHIA for 25 years as a milk tester. The last 23 years, he worked for the United States Postal Service as a rural mail carrier.  He also spent time on the school board, cemetery board, and was a member of the St. Paul Lutheran Church.  In his spare time he enjoyed playing cribbage, bowling, softball, and golfing. He was also in fantasy football and baseball leagues, and enjoyed deer hunting and spending time with his family.

Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Sharon; a son, Randy (Darcey Heath) of Preston; three daughters: Shirley (Jim) Baier of Chatfield, Stephanie (Rodney) Brookins of Millville, and Angela Chuop (Saran Chuop) of Rochester; 12 grandchildren: Jared Brogan, Travis Baier, Tre (Brandi) Bowron, Raya, Cailey, Madelyn, Colton and Ava Brookins; Donovan, Alex, Anthony and Thailynn Chuop; three brothers: Keith (Carol) Brogan, Jim (Kerryn) Brogan of Chatfield, and Jerry (Jane) Brogan of Grand Meadow; and three sisters: Colleen (Larry) Putnam of Pillager, Minn., Barbara Chapman of Rochester, and Mary (Steve) Horsman of Chatfield; a sister in-law, Joyce Brogan of Rochester; and many nieces and nephews.

Robert was preceded in death by his mother Eleanor, his father Anthony, and one brother, Patrick.

A memorial service for Robert will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, November 20, at the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Chatfield with Pastor Peter J. Haugen officiating.  Visitation will be held Monday, November 19, from 5-7pm at Riley Funeral Home in Chatfield and one hour prior to the service on Tuesday at the church.

Riley Funeral Home in Chatfield is assisting the Brogan family with arrangements. To share a condolence with the family please visit www.rileyfuneralhomes.com.