Robert J. Barth

Robert J. Barth, 59, of Apple Valley, Minnesota, passed away in his home on February 13, 2017 after suffering a fatal heart attack.

Bob was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota to his parents Robert and Bertha (Fratzke) Barth on December 24, 1957. He graduated from Washburn High School in 1976. Bob joined the Air Force in 1981 which led him to travel throughout Europe and South Eastern Asia as part of his service.

After serving in the Air Force, Bob returned to Minnesota in 1991 where he began his career in Information Technology. The passion for his work motivated Bob to continuously tackle new challenges and opportunities in the field, becoming a leader among his engineering colleagues.

Bob is survived by his daughter, Andrea Barth; his son, Brandon Barth; his mother, Bertha (Fratzke) Barth and his siblings, Sheryl Schendel, Michael Barth and Melanie Vierling. He is preceded in death by his father, Robert J. Barth.

A private burial for immediate family will be held next week.