Robert "Bob" Purdy

Robert “Bob” Paul Purdy, age 73 of Newport, passed away at his home and surrounded by his family on Wednesday, June 8, 2022.

Bob was the type of person you could always count on; he would do anything for anybody. He was a proud Vietnam Veteran and a lifelong member of the VFW and American Legion. Bob worked as a Pipefitter for 3M.

Bob is survived by his wife, Judy; children, Carrie (Dan) Milligan and Adam Weller; grandson, Nicholas Affolter; sisters, Colleen (Terry) Sicard and Maureen (Dan) Moriarty; and many nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Bernard and Patricia; and nephew, Phoenix.

A visitation will be held at Kok Funeral Home (1201 Portland Ave St. Paul Park, MN) on Saturday, July 9, 2022, at 12pm with a Memorial Service beginning at 2pm. Celebration of Life to follow the Memorial Service at the St. Paul Park American Legion.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred.

LIVESTREAM INFORMATION:  For those who would like to participate in Bob’s service via livestream, you can watch the service at 2 PM, Saturday, July 9, 2022.  It can be viewed by scrolling to the bottom of this page, and "CLICK PLAY" to begin.  Please leave a message of support on our Tribute Wall to let the family know you were able to watch the service.  If you are having troubles with the Livestream, the service will be available to watch later in the day.