Verbrugge, Robert John age 68 of New Brighton passed away March 14th at home surrounded by the love and comfort of his family. Bob graduated from Southwest State University and played on the basketball team. He was active in local amateur basketball and softball leagues for many years. He embraced life and meeting people. He loved golf, biking, talking on the phone and hosting holidays especially his annual 4th of July picnic. But most of all he loved his family. He lived to make us happy and we were so blessed to have him in our lives. Bob is survived by his family who adored him: wife Susan, sons Kevin (Raegan), Patrick (Julia), precious grandchildren Autumn and Rudy; brothers Michael (Jeannette); Timothy (Kathy); sister-in-law Audrey, nieces, nephews, dear friends and neighbors and his constant companion, Hattie. We would like to express our sincere gratitude to Bob's medical team for their care and compassion. And a heartfelt thank you to these wonderful people who were so kind and gave him so much joy: Golf Galaxy Roseville, Acosta, Sargento, Cub New Brighton, Kramarczuks and Troy Burne Golf Club. Celebration of Life will be held at a future date. Memorials may be directed to The First Tee Twin Cities Attn: Brian Simpson, 1403 Montreal Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55116.