Robert (Bob) Raymond McArdell, age 91, of Eagan, MN and Hudson, WI, died Oct. 20, 2017. Preceded in death by parents Raymond and Irene, brothers Jack and Donald, and wife Vivian. Survived by Geraldine McArdell, wife and mother of their children Barbara Redmond, Carol Ann McArdell, Janice Schumann (Kim), and Kathe Nickleby (John), 10 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren, sister Joan Weiden, many nieces and nephews.

World War II Veteran, Company C 732nd Railroad Operating Battalion, serving for a period of one year and six months in campaigns of Ardennes, Rhineland and Central Europe, earning award of three battle stars, which included the Battle of the Bulge. Robert continued to serve his country as a member of the U.S. Army Reserve at Fort Snelling, Saint Paul, MN. He was the last remaining soldier in his WWII company.

After his tour of duty, Robert joined his family in owning and operating McArdell's Meat Market in West St. Paul; later opening stores in South St. Paul and the Hillcrest Shopping Center. He made many friends working for District #197 and at Jerry's supermarket in West. St. Paul.

He is dearly loved and missed by his family and friends. Robert's family is eternally grateful to all those who went above and beyond caring for him in his final years.