Robert Store

Robert ?Rob? R. Store was born July 13th, 1952 in Glenwood, Minnesota the son of Alfred and Olga (Lowry) Store. He graduated from Glenwood High School, attended automotive training classes in Detroit Lakes. Rob moved to Fort Worth, TX in 1970, then to Burbank, CA in 1972. He worked as an auto mechanic during this time. Rob then moved to Detroit Lakes where he started a foreign car repair shop and Subaru dealership. He moved to Alexandria, MN in 1978 and managed a Mazda dealership. In 1982, he opened his own shop, Rob's Import Service, in Alexandria which he operated for 26 years before retiring. Rob was united in marriage to Karla Findley on May 17th, 1980. To this union two sons were born: Jesse and Michael. Rob loved the outdoors. He enjoyed camping, fishing, dog sled racing, and working with kids and youth groups. He was very involved in Boy Scouts and was an Assistant Scout Master when his boys were in the Scouts. He was involved with the church and served on the Board. He also enjoyed helping with the youth and Sunday school. Rob loved music. He especially liked classic rock, blues, and bluegrass. He played guitar, mandolin, and harmonica. He participated in church bands and played with friends. On September 23, 2007, Rob married Mary Brainard. The couple continued to reside in Alexandria. Rob died at his home surrounded by his loving wife, Mary, family and friends on Tuesday, January 27th, 2009, of liver cancer. He was 56 years old. Rob is survived by his wife, Mary Store; sons: Jesse and Michael Store; his mother, Olga Van Winkle; his brothers: Fred and John Store. He was preceded in death by his Father, Alfred Store, and his brother, Bruce Store Memorial services were held on Saturday, January 31, 2009, at Shalom Lutheran Church with Rev. Grant Aaseng and Rev Rollen Halvorson officiating. Musical selections were by The Spirit of Shalom Band. Arrangements were with the Anderson Funeral Home. www.andersonfuneral.net