Robert Sexton, age 74, of rural Rochester passed away at his home on September 5, 2018.
Robert was born on March 1, 1944 in Rochester to James and Virginia Sexton. Robert went to Stewartville schools and farmed raising cattle with his family in Rochester Township his whole life. In the 1960’s he started his own auto parts yard on the farm property, Sexton’s Auto Parts. He married Marlene Gross of Hayfield in 1965. The couple later divorced. Robert enjoyed the outdoors, hunting, trapping, fishing, shopping at flea markets, and various boutiques around town. Robert was a true family man.
He is survived by his three children: Marie Sexton of Rochester, William “Bill” Sexton of West Concord, and Jesse Sexton of Rochester; a step-son Gene Gross of St. Croix Falls, WI; 13 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; and five siblings: Alice, Cindy, Rebecca, Arlene, and Michelle.
He is preceded in death by his son, James, and sisters, Elizabeth “Betty” and Barbara “Genie”.
The graveside service for Robert will be held at 2:00 pm on Monday, September 10, 2018 at St. Bridget’s Cemetery in Simpson, MN. A reception will be held at the Stewartville Legion starting at 4:30pm. All are welcome.
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