Molenaar, Dr. Robert E. 99, passed away on May 19th. Physician, craftsman, storyteller, poet: ninety- nine years on Earth allowed him ample opportunity to witness substantial changes in society and to offer up his opinion on all he observed. Born April 26, 1921 to parents Peter and Josie Molenaar in rural Kandiyohi County, Minnesota. His strong ethics were formed while working the family farm. In med school at the University of MN he met Mary Gale, a nursing student. Three months after meeting, Mary and Robert were married. In 1952, they moved to Cannon Falls, where he established his clinic and was instrumental in founding the local nursing home and hospital. After 44 years, he retired from medical practice. Among other interests Robert was a writer-poetry, a self-published book, and many letters to the editor of the Cannon Falls Beacon. If Robert could have designed his own heaven, he is fishing now with long-time friend Ed Pagel. He was preceded in death by his wife Mary, grandson Dillan, brother Lester, and brother Allen. He is survived by his children Peter, Nick (Marti Gudmundson), Kurt (significant other Beverly), Karl (Cindy), and Heidi Fernandez: 14 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren, numerous other relatives, and special friends Leon and Paulette Hanson. Memorial services at a later date secondary to the current Covid-19 restrictions. In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to the Cannon Falls Historical Society or the Cannon Falls Food Shelf. Lundberg Funeral Home of Cannon Falls is assisting the family. Condolences: LundbergFuneral.com (507) 263-4246