Robert Flynn, 82, died Friday, June 16, 2006 at Northwest Medical Center, Thief River Falls, MN.

Funeral service will be at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, June 21, 2006 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Thief River Falls, MN with Reverend Mark Kukkonen officiating. Burial will be at Greenwood Cemetery, Thief River Falls, MN.

Visitation will be from 6:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. on Tuesday, June 20, 2006 at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls with a 7:00 P.M. Masonic Service on Tuesday evening and one hour visitation prior to the service at the church on Wednesday.

Robert Dale Flynn was born September 19, 1923, in Bismarck, ND, the son of Donald and Lamoin (Rader) Flynn. He graduated from Fargo High School in 1941. He attended NDSU until enlisting in the United States Air Force National Guard. Bob attained the rank of 1st Lieutenant, after serving five years, part of which was in Japan and Korea. Bob was united in marriage to Eunice Johnson on April 29, 1947, and they had three children, Gary, Nancy, and Julie.

Bob was Vice President at Union State Bank and Norwest Bank in Thief River Falls. He owned Flynn Realty until his retirement in 1989.

Bob had a lifetime membership in the Thief River Falls Chamber of Commerce and served on the Midwest Minnesota Community Development Corporation (MMCDC). He was instrumental in the development of Northland Community and Technical College. He was Past Exalted Ruler of the Elks and was named Elk of the Year in 1975 and 1977. He was Worshipful Master of the Masonic Lodge, becoming an Honorary Life Member in the Royal Arch Masons and Commandery. Bob was a member of the Kem Temple Shriners, serving as circus ticket sales chairman for many years. He was also a member of the Eastern Star and served on the Northwest Medical Center Board of Directors from 1995-2004. He was a member of the VFW, Eagles, Trinity Lutheran Church, and a 50 year member of the American Legion.

Bobs favorite past time was spending time with his family. He also enjoyed fishing at his cabin on Lake of the Woods and golfing and hunting, before his health began to fail. He loved playing cribbage with his Buddies at the Elks Club and was an avid sports fan. Bob will always be remembered for his wonderful sense of humor.

In addition to Eunice, his wife of 59 years, Bob is survived by his children, Gary (Karen) Flynn of Union Lake, MN, Nancy (David) Swenson of Bemidji, MN, and Julie (Gearey) Halverson of Schoolcraft, MI; nine grandchildren; Brian (Koren) Swenson, Amy (Wayne) Erickson, Kevin (Heidi) Swenson, Bradley (Jennifer) Flynn, Jacqueline (Russ) Louk, Jennifer (Wes) Pendleton, Kimber (Shawn) Hasbargen, Emily Halverson and Kelsey Halverson, and seventeen great grandchildren, all who adored him.

Bob was preceded in death by his parents; his stepfather; and his brother, Lloyd.

Bobs family prefers memorials to be given to the Shriners Hospital.

Family condolences may be sent at www.johnsonfuneralservice.com
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