Madison Lake, MN - On eagles' wings and surrounded by family, Bob passed at home Sunday, May 31, 2026. He was born in Fargo, North Dakota on September 27, 1951. He moved to the Mankato area during the 3rd grade and graduated from Mankato West High School in 1969. He served in the US Army Reserves.

Bob graduated from the Jackson Vocational School Electrician Program in 1973 and worked for Volkman Electric, Kato Engineering, and Haefner Electric until he established his own company, Eagle Electric, providing residential, commercial and industrial services. He was a member of the Moose Club, Elks, and Eagle Lake Legion.

Bob married his high school love, Janet, in 1973. Bob loved his Lake Washington home, especially the lake view, eagles flying and a big screen TV, making sure the living room was arranged to enjoy all three. He enjoyed fishing, deer hunting, snowmobiling, tubing his grandsons and pontoon rides. He also loved watching his 5 grandsons play sports. Bob was an avid dog owner and loved his two goldens, both named Breezie and three grand dogs, Jimbo, Penny and Millie. Bob loved telling jokes and his quick wit will be fondly remembered by family and friends.

Bob is survived by his wife, Janet; sons Clint (Kim) and Jared (Caci) and daughter, Kelly (Dave) Sykora; grandsons, Kyle (fiancé Ruth), Luke and Matthew McCullough, Duke and Jackson Sykora. Also survived by sisters, Nancy (Bob) Traxler and Diann McCullough; brother-in-laws, Tom (Kathy) Volk and Jim (Chris) Volk and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Doretha and Leon Benson and Robert T. McCullough, Sr.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, June 6, at Northview-North Mankato Mortuary. Visitation starts at 10:30 am with a memorial service at 11:30 am. The Mankato Salvation Army, St. Judes, Shriners and Vine are organizations dear to Bob's heart.