Robert Edward Beduhn, 85, of Big Lake, MN died January 29, 2007 at North Memorial Medical Center of Robbinsdale.  Robert was born May 26, 1921 in Milwaukee, WI to Edward and Susan (Huebner) Beduhn.

He served in the US Army during World War II. For most of his life, he worked as a machinist and in sales.  He and his wife had made their home in Big Lake for the past several years.

He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Lorraine; four children Judith Meurer, Edward (Wendy) Beduhn, Barbara Duoos, Robert J. (Sharon) Beduhn; 12 grandchildren; and 14 great grandchildren.

Robert was preceded in death by his parents, daughter Bette Swenson, and son in law Melvin Duoos.

Funeral services were held on February 2, 2007 at Saron Lutheran Church of Big Lake with Rev. Jim Lindekugel officiating, followed by interment at Fort Snelling National Cemetery of Minneapolis.