Robert Otto Bartels Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Robert Otto Bartels of Rochester, Minnesota, who passed away on January 18, 2023 at the age of 93. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Otto Bartels and Ella Bartels (Hansen); his wife Carol Aakre; and his sisters, Lorraine Seaman and Lavina Stadstad.
He is survived by: his stepchildren, Shirley Claffy (Mike) of Rochester, MN and Ken Aakre (Melissa) of Plainview, MN; his grandchildren, Stacey Evans (Joe), Steven Claffy (Brandy), Taylor Pick (Matt) and Molly Streightiff (Drew); his great grandchildren, Abby, Jensen Claffy, Christopher, Cameron Evans, Emmett, Kaden and Vivian Pick; and his granddaughter Bernice Lantz.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the family.
