DeVries, Robert John, 84, of Fridley, MN, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by loved ones on March 19, 2017, after battling cancer. Survived by his loving wife Jan of 59 years, devoted daughters Lynn (Chris) Astrup and Laurie (Ric Proulx), grandchildren Hayley (Tony) Post, Jessica (Nick) Ehret, Bob Astrup (fiancée Kelsey Beebe), Jake and Tanner Mazanec; and great grandchildren Asher, Isla, and Ines. Also survived by brothers-in-law Whitey (Shirley) Nelson, John (Darlene) Vandermyde, and Don St. Germain; sister-in-law Mary (Olley) Frederick; and many loving nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents John and Alice DeVries of Morrison, IL, and sisters Darlene, Lavonne, and Janey. Bob loved spending time with his immediate and extended family at the lake home that he and his family built in Crosslake, MN; he also loved talking about growing up in Morrison ("Paradise"), making people laugh, and playing with the family dogs. He was proud that he still holds records in high school football, basketball, and track, and that he earned many awards into his 80s at the MN Senior Games. His unique sense of humor, easy going nature, love of life, and care and concern for others will be greatly missed by all. Visitation on Wed., April 5, 5-8 pm; Celebration of Life on Thurs., April 6 at 11 am, both at Peace Church, 5050 Hodgson Rd., Shoreview, MN. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Pet Haven of MN (pethavenmn.org), Peace Church (peaceumc.com), MN Senior Games (mnseniorgames.com) or Alzheimer's Association (alz.org/mnnd).