After graduating high school, Robert served in the United States Navy from 1960 to 1963. After fulfilling his service to his country, Robert attended university in Minnesota and had a career in construction for several years as a heavy equipment operator.
Robert married Susette Dalpe on December 16, 1967 and they were blessed with four daughters during their 49 year marriage.
He had a strong love for his family and his dog, Mutly. A member of Pine Drive Baptist Church and resident of Morada Senior Living Center, Robert will be remembered as a positive and happy man without many complaints. His great-grandchildren and Mutly will miss their daily trips to the dog park that they would take with Robert.
Robert is survived by his children Brenda (Cliff) Treend of Warner Robins, Georgia; Linda (James) Drapela of Richmond, Texas; Lisa (Philip) Townsend of Cadiz, Kentucky; and Lana (Nathan) Pickel of Richmond, Texas; adopted grandson Kenneth Luxenburg, brother Dean Luxenburg, sisters Sharon Iverson and Diane Doherty; 11 grandchildren Dorian Treend, Dylan Treend, Samantha Luxenburg, Brooke Davidson, Ashley Deaton, Catherine Drapela, Zack Drapela, Cassidy Drapela, Patricia Drapela, Adriana Scott and A.J. Scott. Robert also leaves behind 7 great-grandchildren along with many nieces and nephews.
Robert was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Susette Luxenburg in 2017, and his brother Greg Luxenburg in 1970.
Cremation has been accorded. Inurnment, alongside his dear Susette, will take place in Minnesota at a later date.
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