Robert 'Bob' R. Ghyselinck, 82, of Brownsville Texas, summering in Solon Springs, died Monday November 2, 2020 at St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth.

Bob was born in Superior on August 26, 1938 the son of Raymond and Evelyn (Thiele) Ghyselinck.

He served his country in the US Army. Bob was a traffic Lieutenant for the Douglas County Sheriff's Department. He also was a meat cutter and ran his own meat processing business.

Bob was an avid Green Bay Packer Fan. He enjoyed going for walks, golfing, and making sausage. He loved to socialize by cracking open a beer with friends and family. He and Pat enjoyed winters in Texas for 30 years.

He was preceded in death by his parents and granddaughter, Rebecca Welch.

Bob is survived by his wife of 60 years, Patricia 'Pat'; daughter, Crystal (Bobby) Johnson of Superior; son, Robert D. Ghyselinck of Superior; granddaughters, Michelle (Cedric) Welch-Smith of Las Vegas and Kelsie (Kenny IV) Sedlachek of Superior; great-grandchildren, Kenny V, Kylierae, Kayla and Karley Sedlachek, Devon Dunfee and Cole Penick; brother, Richard (Pat) Ghyselinck; sister, Arlene Neabauer; and many nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be on Saturday, November 7, from Noon until the 1:00 funeral service at Downs Funeral Home, 1617 N 19 ^th St. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery with military honors accorded by the Richard I. Bong American Legion Post #435.

Pallbearers will be Billy Maula, Danny Lindberg, Gary Vandenberghe, Stewart Goldberg, Tom Ruud, Bucky Podgorak

Per Bob's request, casual sports themed attire is requested. Due to Covid-19 face masks are required and an additional celebration of life will be held at a later date.