Sladkey, Robert J. ("Bob") aka "Gramps", 84, of Eagan, MN, went to heaven, April 16, 2014. Born in Chicago, IL on January 16, 1930, Bob worked in aerospace engineering, served in the US Army and Reserves (1953-1961), was a serial entrepreneur, cared for his wife during her 11 years of illness and, in the last years of his life, devoted himself to loving people, all people, in Jesus' name. Preceded in death by his beloved wife, Evelyn and daughter-in-law, Donna Lynn Sladkey (nee Hultenius). He is survived by his brother, Jack; sister, Carole Karstenson; son, Jerome (Sandra); near-sons, Scott (Sharon), Alan, Jeffrey and Kenneth; daughters, Linda, Cynthia and Pamela; his 14 grandchildren and soon-to- be 14 great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be given to LifeChurch, Children's Ministries at 2201 West 106th St., Bloomington, MN. A visiting time will be held at 4 p.m. Tuesday, April 29 at LifeChurch, with Memorial Service following at 5 pm.