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Robert Warren Mackensen
October 18, 1920 — April 18, 2012
Robert Warren Mackensen was born on October 18, 1920, in Hammond, Indiana, to Henry and Laura (Bohnsack) Mackensen. He went to his eternal home on April 18, 2012.
After graduating from Concordia Lutheran Seminary, Springfield, IL, in l945, he served his vicarage at Concordia Lutheran Church, Akron, OH.
His marriage to Lois Esther Harnack on January 27, 1945, began a 65-year long partnership blessed with four children. With Lois at his side, he served congregations from 1945-1989 in Montana, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Colorado and North Carolina.
At his passing, he was a member of Our Redeemer's Lutheran Church, Red Wing, MN.
Survivors include his children, Ruth (Dave) Amundson of Westby, WI, Laurie Gutzman of Cleburne, TX, Sarah (Gordy) Schmidt of Gaylord, MN, and Norman (Gail) Mackensen of Franklin, WI; grandchildren Joe (Amy) Gutzman, Chaz Gutzman and Christy (Bobby) Pergason all residing in Texas; Angie (Rob) Brau, Kelly (Joe) Dziedzic and Kate (Matt) Rabe, all of Minnesota; Rachel, Andrew and Leah Mackensen all of WI.
Texas great-grandchildren include Alicia, Steve, and Cassie Davis; CJ Gutzman; Rose Peterson; Hannah, Grace and Willow Pergason. Minnesota great-grandchildren include Leyton, Kerigan and Pierson Brau; Liam Dziedzic; Genesis and Matthew Rabe.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Lois; his brother, Gordon; his sister, Dorothy; and son-in-law Harold (Buddy) Gutzman.
A memorial service will be 10 a.m. Friday, May 18, 2012 at Our Redeemer sLutheran Church in Red Wing with Rev. David Baker officiating. Burial was in the Oakwood Cemetery . The family suggests that memorials then be at the donor's choice.
1534 West Ave
Red Wing, MN 55066
After graduating from Concordia Lutheran Seminary, Springfield, IL, in l945, he served his vicarage at Concordia Lutheran Church, Akron, OH.
His marriage to Lois Esther Harnack on January 27, 1945, began a 65-year long partnership blessed with four children. With Lois at his side, he served congregations from 1945-1989 in Montana, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Colorado and North Carolina.
At his passing, he was a member of Our Redeemer's Lutheran Church, Red Wing, MN.
Survivors include his children, Ruth (Dave) Amundson of Westby, WI, Laurie Gutzman of Cleburne, TX, Sarah (Gordy) Schmidt of Gaylord, MN, and Norman (Gail) Mackensen of Franklin, WI; grandchildren Joe (Amy) Gutzman, Chaz Gutzman and Christy (Bobby) Pergason all residing in Texas; Angie (Rob) Brau, Kelly (Joe) Dziedzic and Kate (Matt) Rabe, all of Minnesota; Rachel, Andrew and Leah Mackensen all of WI.
Texas great-grandchildren include Alicia, Steve, and Cassie Davis; CJ Gutzman; Rose Peterson; Hannah, Grace and Willow Pergason. Minnesota great-grandchildren include Leyton, Kerigan and Pierson Brau; Liam Dziedzic; Genesis and Matthew Rabe.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Lois; his brother, Gordon; his sister, Dorothy; and son-in-law Harold (Buddy) Gutzman.
A memorial service will be 10 a.m. Friday, May 18, 2012 at Our Redeemer sLutheran Church in Red Wing with Rev. David Baker officiating. Burial was in the Oakwood Cemetery . The family suggests that memorials then be at the donor's choice.
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MAY 18. 10:00 AM (CDT)
Our Redeemers Lutheran Church1534 West Ave
Red Wing, MN 55066
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