Robert Donald Severtson

Robert Donald Severtson was born on August 10, 1929 in Carlston Township, the son of Robert and Edna (Anderson) Severtson. He grew up in Albert Lea and graduated from Albert Lea High School in 1947. On August 20, 1950 he was united in marriage to Rita Jansen at Trinity Lutheran Church. The couple lived in Conger from 1951-1999. They moved to Albert Lea in 1999, to Northwood, IA in 2011, and returned to Albert Lea in 2013.Bob was a banker for 46 years, retiring as the President and Managing Officer of the State Bank of Conger. He was a member of the Minnesota Bankers, Independent Bankers, and American Bankers Associations. He served as past president of the Freeborn County Banker’s Association. Bob was a member of the Alden-Conger School Board for nine years. He was a former mayor of Conger, and was a member of the Conger Commercial Club. When his three daughters were young he was the Sunday School Superintendent and a Sunday School Teacher at St. Paul Lutheran in Conger. He served as treasurer for six years on the Board of St. John’s Lutheran Community.
Bob was a realtor and owner of Conger Real Estate. He was an Insurance Agent and owner of Conger Insurance Company. He enjoyed being busy. He was an appraiser, licensed auctioneer, and income tax accountant for many people. Each year during the Freeborn County Fair, Bob would purchase many championship 4-H animals. His hobbies included coin collecting, hunting, and fishing. He enjoyed traveling, playing cards, and spending time with his family. Dad always made time for his girls.
Survivors include his wife Rita, children Mary (Lee) Thompson of Welcome, MN, Susan (Bill) Bishop of Owatonna, MN, and Sherrie Anderson and special friend of Albert Lea; grandchildren Linda Werner, Mike (Jami) Thompson, Jennifer (Greg) McGuire, Brad Bishop, Jesse Anderson, and Travis Anderson;  great-grandchildren Kelli, Allen, Heather, Hunter, Alec, Kayden, and Nora (three weeks old ); brothers Warren (Bev) Severtson of Austin, MN and Ronald (Rose) Severtson of Duluth, MN; as well as several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents and by his mother-in-law and father-in-law.