Bronson, Robert M. (Bob) age 90, of Hopkins, passed peacefully on March 14, 2017. He was preceded in death by his parents, Hardy and Ethel (nee Markle) Bronson; siblings, Russell, Gene, Margie (Glendenning), John, and Betty (Olson), and the love of his life, his wife of 62 years, Roberta. He is survived by his children, Nancy (Stu) Harder, Douglas (Susan) Bronson, Carol VanOrnum, Gayle (Jerry) Seaberg and Paula (Paul) Sundberg; 5 grandchildren; 7 great- grandchildren. Because of his sense of humor and positive attitude, Bob made friends wherever he went. He adored his family, loved woodworking, baking cookies, and gardening. A Masonic service followed by a family tribute, will be held Saturday, April 22, 2017, at 11:00 a.m. at the Templar Masonic Lodge, 6509 Walker Street, St. Louis Park. Memorials may be sent to Shriner's Hospital for Children, 2900 Rocky Point Dr., Tampa, FL 33607, with a notation to direct your gift to "SHC Twin Cities," or Park Nicollet Hospice Care Team, 6500 Excelsior Blvd, St. Louis Park, MN 55426.