Robert 'Bobby' Blake

ROCHESTER:Robert Bobby Blake 53, lifetime resident of Rochester passed away unexpectedly on Friday, September 23, 2011 while working Kentucky. Bobby was born on June 2, 1958 in Eau Claire, WI to Robert and Avis Blake.Bobby was a 1976 graduate from JMHS and also from Red Wing Vocational.He was a proud member of Local #10 Sheet Metal Workers and worked at his trade for the past 30 years. Bobby had a great passion for golf and was an avid golfer, and was well known on the Rochester city courses. Bobby lived each and every day to the fullest, was a man of great faith, held total devotion for his family and friends and also touched many lives through Alcoholics Anonymous. Bobby is survived by his wife, Debra; 3 stepsons, Patrick (Liz) Bores, Christopher (Carmen) Bores of Minneapolis and Daniel (Jackie) Bores of Mesa, AZ.Also surviving is his mother, Avis Blake; and brothers, Randy (Cathy) Blake, Tim (Lori) Blake and Jami (Jenni) Blake.He also leaves behind his most cherished grandchildren, 4 granddaughters of Minneapolis and 2 grandsons of Mesa, AZ; and numerous nieces and nephews.Bobby was preceded in death by his father, Robert W. Blake. Visitation will be from 5:00 8:00 p.m. on Friday, September 30, 2011 at Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Homes (5421 Royal Place NW). His Life Celebration will be at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 1, 2011 at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church (1212 12th Avenue NW). Memorial gifts will be used to provide a bench in Bobby's honor at the Eastwood Golf Course. Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Homes5421 Royal Place NWRochester, MN55901(507) 289-3600 www.ranfranzandvinefh.com