Robert Lee "Bob" Clegg

1946 - 2015

Robert Lee  "Bob" Clegg obituary, 1946-2015

BORN

1946

DIED

2015

FUNERAL HOME

Wulff Funeral Home

1485 White Bear Ave

Saint Paul, Minnesota

Robert Clegg Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Mar. 15, 2015.

Age 68
Of Roseville, MN

Died on March 14, 2015, at his home in the presence of his family in hospice care. He was born November 20, 1946, in Steubenville, Ohio, to Parents, Robert Leroy Clegg & Adele May McMillin. First-born & older brother to Susan, John, Chelsea & Cary, he lived in rural eastern Ohio in his primary school years before his parents took up residence in Toronto, Ohio, where he graduated high school in 1964. An excellent student, he attended Virginia Polytechnic Institute to study Math & Engineering, and involved himself in the Civil Rights Movement as well as anti-war efforts. Happenstance moved him to Minnesota, where he completed alternative service on conscientious objector status as a mental health worker at the University of Minnesota. He would also graduate from the U of M with a B.A. in Psychology in 1973, but it was his work with contract negotiations at the hospital that jumpstarted his career. He caught the attention of AFSCME employee Bernie Brommer & joined AFSCME thereafter. He worked as a Union Representative for over 25 years, working especially closely with Locals 22 & 3141. He was known in his workplace for expert analytical skills with contract language, and a deft wit that made him the go-to toastmaster at internal AFSCME events. He was a lover of sports, literature, and poetry, and maintained a staunch DFL political viewpoint throughout his life. A believer in grass roots efforts and advocacy for those who need a voice, he was always willing to help where help was needed. He was married three times (La Verne Hairston, Roxanne Christianson & Georgia Amey) producing five children: Zac (Libby), Justin (Paula), Carl, Alan & Glenna & Six Grandchildren. He was preceded in death by Wife, Georgia (5/29/2008). In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to your favorite environmentalist organization are preferred. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, March 28, at 3:00 p.m. at Wulff Funeral Home, 1485 White Bear Avenue in St. Paul. Memorial Visitation will begin at 2:00 p.m. with light refreshments to follow.

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December 24, 2015

John Marty

To Bob's family:

I'm sorry but I only learned about Bob's death today, when I was looking for his email.

He was truly a class act - a kind and caring person. Bob's family and friends are in my thoughts and prayers over his death. I will miss him and his commitment to social justice.

March 31, 2015

Bob and I had known each other for almost 30 years. We attended AFSCME events, played golf every summer and fall, started The October Cup, and then travelled every year to some cool destination to play golf from sun up to sun down for five days.

We played, we drank, we talked, we argued, and we prayed when Bob had his heart attack on a golf trip to Arizona. I couldn't be at the memorial on Saturday because I was on that same annual golf trip in Tucson. Chris Hanson and I toasted Bob and then we were quiet. I know he is in a better place. Jim Gambone

March 24, 2015

Leigh Vaughan

My condolences to Bob's family and relatives. I met Bob at Virginia Tech and was influenced in his discussions at our TUMS (Tech United Ministries) sessions on civil rights, Vietnam War, and Women's Rights. After moving to Washington, DC in 1969, I was a frequent visitor to his and La Verne' s apartment as I pursued my conscientious objection case. Later I joined him and friends in Minneapolis in our SpaceCrafts candle making venture before departing in 1971. Bob, sorry I never returned your astronomy book I borrowed. His sense of humor and wit is missed.

March 23, 2015

Gregg McKelvey

My deepest sympathy to Bob's siblings and Bob's children.
Bob was a classmate and one of my closest friends at Toronto High School. His intelligence and wit made him a special person. Bob loved sports and participated in football, baseball and track. I can remember Bob's football coach nicknaming him "Shakespeare". It was always great to see him at our class reunions, especially, our most recent one. He will be missed by many. My wife, Chris, also sends her condolences to Bob's family.

March 23, 2015

Kay Weber-Lowe

My prayers go out to the family. RIP Bob. It was great working with you. You taught me a lot.

March 22, 2015

Susan Martinez

Bob and I worked together at AFSCME for many years. He was wonderful to work with and a very nice man. I shall remember the good times we had.

March 20, 2015

Rick Scott

I worked with Bob on AFSCME political action in the 1980s. He was an individual who put his heart into whatever cause he supported. I hadn't known of his conscientious objector service in the Vietnam War era but I'm not at all surprised. It was so much like Bob. He will be long remembered by those of us who worked with him.

March 19, 2015

Bob Hilliker

Our condolences the Hilliker's .bob was my golf partner and room mate for 25 years on trips in the winter. Also a class act as a mentor and good friend at work for 26 years. I will miss him a lot

March 18, 2015

Shawn and Jessica Clegg

Our hearts and prayers go out to our family. We are here if you ever need anything.

March 17, 2015

So sorry to hear about Bob. We graduated together in 1964 and were just together at our fifty year re-union this past September. You have our deepest sympathy.

Patty & Dave Ralston, Toronto,OH

March 17, 2015

Lynn Vanich Popovich

May your Love and Memories of Bob ease the heartbreak of his loss...God's Blessing to Bob and his Family.
Graduated together 1964

March 17, 2015

Jo Pels

I'm so sorry for your loss. I worked with Bob at AFSCME Council 6. Jo Pels

March 17, 2015

Lois Burchfield, Bradway

So sorry for your loss. Bob was in my graduating class of '64, a sper nice GUY! You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

March 17, 2015

jerry carubia Sr

Chelsea sorry to hear about Bob's passing we were class mates I remember him being him being a very nice guy.

March 17, 2015

Our condolences......

March 17, 2015

May God richly bless you and your family and help you in this time of need.

Rex and Roseanna Baker

March 16, 2015

Dave Hanis

Sorry to hear that Chelsea, I remember Bob from coming to your house to get together with John. He was always willing to put up with us.
Dave Hanis (San Pablo, CA)

March 16, 2015

Chelsea Clegg

Hope the whole photo comes out...

Posted by Chelsea Clegg

March 16, 2015

debbie chadwick/Bain

To Chelsea and family , Im very sorry for the loss of your brother Bob. I pray the Lord comforts you all at this very sad and hard time. Have peace in knowing he is in a better place and you will see him again one day. with sympathy Debbie Chadwick Bain

March 16, 2015

Chelsea Clegg, Jr.

Uncle Bob will be greatly missed. It's unfortunate that we couldn't spend more time together. To all of my cousins and family: Our prayers are with you and we are here if you ever need anything.

March 16, 2015

Brendan Clegg

March 16, 2015

debbie weavermonigold

March 16, 2015

teri arnett

Thoughts and prayers to all

March 16, 2015

Dan and Kathy Clegg

Our love and thoughts are with you all. Prayers for peace and healing hearts.

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