Robert "Bob" A. Sanken, age 74, of South Haven, formerly of Chaska, died Tuesday, October 21, 2014.

Memorial Services will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday, October 24, 2014 at St. John's Lutheran Church, Annandale with Rev. Dave Nelson officiating. Inurnment will take place at a later date at Oakland Cemetery, Hutchinson. Visitation will begin at 9:30 a.m. on Friday at the church.

Robert Alan Sanken was born April 6, 1940 in Round Grove Township, McLeod County to Ruben and Martha (Witte) Sanken. As a young boy, Bob and his family moved to a farm near Biscay before moving in 1948 to their farm in Lynn Township. Bob attended and graduated from Hutchinson High School. He honorably served his country in the United States Navy. Bob began his 40+ year career as a heavy equipment mechanic. He worked as a mechanic for various companies, including General Motors and in various cities such as Minneapolis and Chicago. On August 13, 1966 Bob was united in marriage to Eva Joan Carlson at First Lutheran Church in Dassel, Minnesota. On January 18, 1977 they brought their daughter, Nikki, home from Korea. They made their home in Excelsior before moving to Chaska. Upon Bob and Eva Joan's retirement, they moved to their home in South Haven. In his spare time, Bob enjoyed fishing, hunting and traveling. Above all, Bob treasured the time he was able to spend with his family, especially his three grandsons.

Bob is survived by his daughter, Nikki Sanken (Robert Small) of Buffalo; grandsons, Alexander, Zachary and Carson; granddaughter, Sophie; siblings, Patricia (Eugene) Otto of Hutchinson and Spencer (Shirley) Sanken of Plymouth; and nieces, nephews, and other family and friends. He is preceded in death by his wife, Eva Joan and parents, Ruben and Martha.

Melissa Sanken will serve as the urnbearer. Music for the service will be provided by Orma Lou Jacobsma. Arrangements are entrusted to Dingmann Funeral Care Burial & Cremation Services of Annandale.