Robert Thompson

Robert Duane Thompson was born March 8, 1953, to Duane and Ruth Thompson in Hazel Run. He was the second of three children. He was baptized and confirmed at Hazel Run Lutheran Church. Robert attended elementary school in Hazel Run and graduated from Clarkfield High School in 1971. He attended Southwest State University and St. Cloud State University. Robert married RaNae Albeck on October 28, 1977 at Hanley Falls Lutheran Church. They farmed east of Hazel Run until his death. Robert served as President of the Hazel Run Townboard for several years, and enjoyed spending time skiing, snowmobiling, golfing and spending time with family and friends. He is survived by his parents; his wife of 33 years, RaNae; daughter Leyna Thompson of Bemidji, Minnesota and son Laird Thompson of Mankato, Minnesota; sister Mary (Lowell) Gilbertson of Flower Mound, Texas and brother Dean (Julie) Thompson of Minnetonka, Minnesota, mother-in-law Helen (Stokke) Albeck of Alexandria, Minnesota, brothers-in-law Douglas (Betty) Albeck of Minnetrista, Minnesota, and Kurt (Jane) Albeck of Rogers, Minnesota; as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his grandparents.