Robert “Bob” Ehrlichmann, Jr.

The Mass of Christian burial celebrating the life of Robert “Bob” Ehrlichmann, Jr. age 62 of Holdingford, was held Monday, August 22 at the Church Of All Saints, St. Mary in Holdingford. Burial followed in the parish cemetery. Bob tragically lost his life on July 31 as a result of an accident while riding his motorcycle.
Bob was born November 26, 1953 to Robert and Dorothy (Feld) Ehrlichmann. He graduated from Holdingford High School in 1971. Bob started working at Polar Tank Trailer on October 6, 1972 as a shop worker. In 1984, He joined the Quality Control Team and eventually became the Head Quality Control Inspector. Bob was employed at Polar Tank Trailer for over 44 years. Bob was united in marriage to Brenda Langner on August 1, 1998. Bob enjoyed hunting and fishing along with his wife Brenda. They had also become avid gardeners. Bob, being the constant joker, started a vegetable growing contest with his mother-in-law. His kids recently had to decide upon the largest onion winner. This year’s title went to Diane. Bob was a generous soul who enjoyed giving. Many who knew him knew about his fondness of picking potatoes and giving them away to others. Bob was known to always have a project going and was always willing to lend a hand to family and friends. Bob and Brenda enjoyed riding their motorcycles and traveling many miles together. They were looking forward to traveling the country together.
Bob is survived by his wife, Brenda, Holdingford; his daughters, Melanie (Tim) Johnson, Inver Grove Heights and Amber Ehrlichmann, Avon; step-children, Trisha (Matt) Augustine, Apple Valley; Jerome Hartung, Roseville; Amanda (Eric) Keehr, Little Falls; Brandon (Wendy) Hartung, Rice; Nathan Hartung, Bowlus; Zach Hartung, Opole; and Alicia (T.J.) Hartung, Richmond. He is also survived by his brother, Gerald (Joyce) Ehrlichmann, Holdingford; sisters, Roberta (David) Waldoch, Bowlus and Jeanette (Mark) Volkmuth, St. Cloud; six grandchildren, his mother and father-in-law, Diane and LeRoy Langner, Holdingford and many nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents.