Robert Weston Amundson, 93, of Chatfield, passed away at his home on August 4, 2017. Robert was born March 17, 1924, in Chatfield to Marvin and Harriet (Pease) Amundson. Robert attended school in Chatfield, graduating from Chatfield High School in 1942. On September 12, 1943, he married Arleen Storelee at the Union Prairie Lutheran Church in Lanesboro.
Robert worked at IBM in Rochester for 29 years. Prior to joining IBM, he was a farmer. He held various offices at the Chatfield Lutheran Church. He served on the Fillmore County Zoning Board for many years. He was a 50-year member of the Masons. He was a member of Scottish Rite 32nd Degree KCCH, Osman Shrine, Dragon Patrol, and past board member of the Fillmore County Historical Society.
Robert enjoyed making cabinets and furniture in his shop. He also enjoyed spending time with family and friends, traveling, hunting, fishing and boating.
Robert is lovingly remembered by his wife, Arleen, of 73 years; daughters Dr. Kathryn A. Amundson of Wabasha, and Kari E. (Michael) Messner of Merritt Island, Fla.; siblings: Edward D. (Karen) Amundson, John C. (Donna) Amundson, Steven E. (Susan) Amundson, Marion (Walter) Halloran, and Lois J. Maass; and numerous nieces and nephews. Robert is preceded in death by one brother, Walter L. Amundson.
The Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, August 19, 2017, at the Chatfield Lutheran Church, with Pastor Mark Docken officiating. The visitation will also be held on Saturday at the church from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service.
Riley Funeral Home in Chatfield is assisting the family with arrangements. To share a condolence with the family, please visit www.rileyfuneralhomes.com.