Mahutga, Robert F. age 64 1/2 of Nowthen, MN, passed away on May 21, 2015 at home after a year long battle with brain cancer. Preceded in death by mother, Magdelene and father, Merritt. Survived by his wife of 43 years, Deborah; sons, Matthew (Rhonda) and Eric; and sister, Joann (Paul) Wolner; brother, John (Dory); nieces and nephew, Katy, Amy, Joshua. Bob enjoyed his career as a diesel mechanic for the City of Elk River and farming with his sons, along with collecting International tractors. Funeral service Saturday, May 30, 11 AM, Dare's Funeral Home, 805 Main St NW, Elk River. Visitation Friday 5-8 PM, also 1 hour prior to service all at the funeral home. Interment Lakeview Cemetery, Nowthen. Arr. Dare's Funeral Home 763-441-1212 daresfuneralhome.com