1932
Robert
2020
Robert E. Monson
December 28, 1932 — January 19, 2020
Robert Edward Monson passed away on Sunday January 19, 2020 in Scottsdale, AZ. He was born on December 28, 1932 to Gordon E Monson and Selma (Swenson) Monson. Robert grew up in Zumbrota, MN and attended Zumbrota High School. After high school, he attended the Minnesota School of Business. He worked for his father for several years before starting his own business. Robert loved trucks so it was only logical that he would set out on his own, building Monson Trucking, Inc.
On September 25, 1954, Robert married Mary Hugstad in Zumbrota, and they lived a happy and long life together, celebrating 65 years of marriage. They moved to Red Wing, MN in 1966 where they raised their family and concentrated on building their business. In 1982, they moved to Duluth, MN, relocating the main office to that location. Robert was active in the MN Permit Trucker's Association, Minnesota Trucking Association and The Lion's Club as well as the Liberty Mutual Advisory Board.
Robert's success allowed his children to join the business and it thrived for many years.
Robert & Mary enjoyed living on Lake Superior and made many good friends while living in Duluth. As retirement approached, they bought a home in Scottsdale, AZ and after several years of being snowbirds, decided to live in Arizona full time.
Robert is survived by his loving wife, Mary, son Mark (Kristi) Monson of Duluth, MN, daughter Carrie (Roger) Huppert of Scottsdale, AZ, granddaughters Melissa (Johnny) Kim of Franklin, TN, Megan (Alex) Licano of Phoenix, AZ, and Jessica France (Travis Birge) of Franklin, TN, four great-grandchildren Everett & Ella Kim, and Lexi & Brantley Licano, brother Donald Monson of Rochester, MN, sister-in-law Val Hugstad of Laguna Woods, CA, sister-in-law Martha Hoven of Two Harbors, MN, brother-in-law Paul (Wendy) Hugstad of Irvine, CA and several beloved nieces and nephews.
Robert was preceded in death by his parents and his son, Michael Monson, brothers-in-law David Hugstad, James Hugstad and David Hoven, and sister-in-law Helen Monson.
Funeral service will be held at Mahn Family Funeral Home - Larson Chapel in Zumbrota, MN on Saturday, January 25, 2020 at 11:00 am with a one hour visitation prior to the service. Burial will be in the Zumbrota Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that any donations be made to your favorite charity.
1475 Jefferson Drive
Zumbrota, MN, 55992
1475 Jefferson Dr
Zumbrota, MN, 55992
On September 25, 1954, Robert married Mary Hugstad in Zumbrota, and they lived a happy and long life together, celebrating 65 years of marriage. They moved to Red Wing, MN in 1966 where they raised their family and concentrated on building their business. In 1982, they moved to Duluth, MN, relocating the main office to that location. Robert was active in the MN Permit Trucker's Association, Minnesota Trucking Association and The Lion's Club as well as the Liberty Mutual Advisory Board.
Robert's success allowed his children to join the business and it thrived for many years.
Robert & Mary enjoyed living on Lake Superior and made many good friends while living in Duluth. As retirement approached, they bought a home in Scottsdale, AZ and after several years of being snowbirds, decided to live in Arizona full time.
Robert is survived by his loving wife, Mary, son Mark (Kristi) Monson of Duluth, MN, daughter Carrie (Roger) Huppert of Scottsdale, AZ, granddaughters Melissa (Johnny) Kim of Franklin, TN, Megan (Alex) Licano of Phoenix, AZ, and Jessica France (Travis Birge) of Franklin, TN, four great-grandchildren Everett & Ella Kim, and Lexi & Brantley Licano, brother Donald Monson of Rochester, MN, sister-in-law Val Hugstad of Laguna Woods, CA, sister-in-law Martha Hoven of Two Harbors, MN, brother-in-law Paul (Wendy) Hugstad of Irvine, CA and several beloved nieces and nephews.
Robert was preceded in death by his parents and his son, Michael Monson, brothers-in-law David Hugstad, James Hugstad and David Hoven, and sister-in-law Helen Monson.
Funeral service will be held at Mahn Family Funeral Home - Larson Chapel in Zumbrota, MN on Saturday, January 25, 2020 at 11:00 am with a one hour visitation prior to the service. Burial will be in the Zumbrota Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that any donations be made to your favorite charity.
Visitation
JAN 25. 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM (CST)
Mahn Family Funeral Home, Larson Chapel1475 Jefferson Drive
Zumbrota, MN, 55992
Funeral Service
JAN 25. 11:00 AM (CST)
Mahn Family Funeral Home - Larson Chapel1475 Jefferson Dr
Zumbrota, MN, 55992
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