Person:Robert Pittelkow (1)

My dad was one of the kindest people I have ever known. He could show his love for you in his eyes. He was in the Navy Est. 1942 through 1946. I was conceived when he got home and was born in 1947. He was a hard working man of about 6 feet in stature with blue eyes that could actually twinkle. I miss him dearly.

I have the original Certificate of Confirmation dated 1935 from the Lutheran Church of the Redeemer of St. Paul, Minnesota and a certificate of attendence to Evangelical Lutheran Sunday-School dated 1934 from the same church, also an original.

(Medical):He had cancer of the Larynx and just a little over a year was diagnosed with lung cancer which killed him. He also had allergies, asthma, allergic vasculitis, foot problems. He smoked most of his young life but quit 35 years before the cancer took him. But he did smoke a cigar after he quit cigarettes which I am sure contributed.

Memorial Service Sign

Robert Pittelkow-confirmation

Bob Pittelkow about 17 or 18

Bob Pittelkow

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1 1.2} Certificate of Baptism, in Baptism
   Certificate of Baptism from St. Matthew's Evangical Lutheran Church signed by Emil Lehne, Pastor of St. Mathew's Ev. Lutheran Church., 4 Aug 2008.

   Robert Edward Paul, child of Mr. Harold Fred Pittelkow and his wife, Lydia W., nee Peglow born at St. Paul, Minnesota Oct. 4, 1921, was baptized in home of the parents on the 30 day of October, 1921Sponsors: Mrs. Edward Peglow and Paul Kittel. Reference number: BPMN001 Verified: YES

   Baptismal Certificate
2. ↑ Obituary, in Obituary/Newspaper
   St. Paul Pioneer Press 24 Aug, 24 Aug 1997.

   Record Number 9708240109
   Pittelkow, Robert E., age 75 lifetime resident of St. Paul, past owner of Pittelkow's Grocery.Survivied by wife Florence of 57 years; daughters Linda (Glen) Stadig and Claudia (Pete) Thibadeau; sons corey and Keith; 6 grandchildren, Becky, Chris, Dan, Eric, Nick and Scott; 3 borthers; many other relatives and friends. Memorial service Wednesday, 8 PM at Randolph Heights Presbyterian Church, 435 Hamline Ave. So. with a gathering of family and friends 1 hour before. Private interment. Memorials preferred, in lieu of flowers to the family to be donated later., Bradshaw 678 Snelling Avenue S. 698-3878.

3. ↑ ^{3.0 3.1 3.2} Death Certificate, in Death Cert. State
   Minnesota Department of Health, Section of Vital Statistics, Certificate of Death, note there is no State File Number or Local File Number since this was the original, signed by Theresa Bock, on mnhs.org they list 1997-MN-023712, 21 Aug 1997.

   1. Deceased name: Robert E. Pittelkow
   2. Social Security Number: 475-24-7573
   3. Sex: Male
   4. Date of Death: August 21, 1997
   5. Date of birth: October 4, 1921
   6. Age: 75
   7. Place of birth: Saint Paul, Minnesota
   8. Father name: Harold Pittelkow
   9. Mother's Maiden name: Lydia Peglow
   10. Race: White
   11. Hispanic Origin: No
   12. Deceased education 11 of 0-12
   13. Married, Spouse: Florence Almquist
   14. Decedent's usual occupation: Owner/operator
   15. Kind of business: Grocery Store
   16. US Veteran?: Yes
   17. Residence: MN, Ramsey, Saint Paul, 417 Hamline Avenue South 55105
   18a. City of death: Saint Paul
   18b. County of Death: Ramsey
   19. Place of death: N.H. (nursing home) Lexington Health Care Center
   20. Name of informant: Florence Pittelkow Spouse
   21. Method of Disposition: Cremation
   22. Date of Disposition: August 27, 1997
   23. Name of cemetery: blank
   24. If cremation specify name of Crematory: Hillside Crematory
   25. Name of Coroner authorizing cremation: Dr. Michael McGee, MD
   26-28. Name of Funeral establishment: Bradshaw - Highland signatures and info
   29-33. Signatures of those involved in certifying this death
   34. Immediate cause of death: metastatic laryngeal CA

   Robert passed away in Lexington Health Care Center where he had lived out the last months of his life. He was cremated by Hillside Crematory, funeral establishment was Bradshaw-Highland in St. Paul, Minnesota.
   Cause of death was metastatic laryngeal cancer but lung cancer followed about a little over a year after he had a laryngectomy and was told the cancer was all removed. Partners Health Care did not do chemo or radiation therapy or even take an xray of his lungs in that last year. I tried to get the state involved to investigate the health care provider but the laws in Minnesota at the time, were such that you could not get any help to go after an HMO.

   Death Certificate
4. ↑ ^4.0 4.1 Robert passed away in Lexington Health Care Center where he had lived out the last months of his life. He was cremated by Hillside Crematory, funeral establishment was Bradshaw-Highland in St. Paul, Minnesota.
   Cause of death was metastatic laryngeal cancer but lung cancer followed about a little over a year after he had a laryngectomy and was told the cancer was all removed. Partners Health Care did not do chemo or radiation therapy or even take an xray of his lungs in that last year. I tried to get the state involved to investigate the health care provider but the laws in Minnesota at the time, were such that you could not get any help to go after an HMO.
5.   Also had cancer of the Larynx. Had a Laryngectomy to remove the cancer. A little over a year later he was dead of lung cancer.
6.   Private internment. My dad was cremated and his ashes were spread along the Mississippi at Hidden Falls, near the Ford Plant.
7.   In the home of his parents. Sponsors were Mrs. Edward Peglow and Paul Kittel. Baptism conducted by Emil Lehne, Pastor St. Matth. Ev. Luth. Church.
   BPMN001
8. ↑ I have his Certificate of Confirmation and Certificate of Attendance in Evangelical Lutheran Sunday-school.
9.   This is the place where my parents met. Robert's father pulled him out of school when he was a Junior to work in his grocery store. He was never able to complete school since the war came and he was drafted into the Navy. I have a form from his teacher that was sent home dated Feb. 1, 1938 stating that he is more than 10% underweight with secondary anemia and chronic tonsillitis.
   I also have a tuition Certificate in his name dated 25 April 1937 for enrollment in the Modern Professional Photography for $96.00 and easy monthly terms. This cost included a 5 x 7 Professional View Camera. He may not have completed this course.
10. ↑ ^10.0 10.1 Guessing at the date. I know he did not finish his last year of high school. His father pulled him out of school and he had to work in the grocery store.
11.   I remember my Mother telling me that when she scrubbed the floor at the place on Thomas where we lived when I was a baby the floor would freeze in the winter.
12. ↑ This address was listed on a contract for the purchase of furniture.
    They also lived on Thomas St. when I was born (1947) until about 1952.
    This would be Ward 14?
13. ↑ His Induction order is dated October 22, 1942, his Discharge papers are dated December 1, 1945. He traveled to Belgium, Germany, France, Holland, England and probably more countries during WWII.
14. ↑ along with his brother Kenneth for years in the Grocery business in St. Paul, the last store was on 419 S. Hamline. At one point Kenneth left the business and Robert bought him out. There was not enough income for both families so Robert became the sole owner of the Pittelkow Market on Hamline and Palace. His family also resided there above the store, address 417 S. Hamline Ave.
15. ↑ In memory of Robert E. Pittelkow born in St. Paul, Minnesota October 4, 1921 died in St. Paul, Minnesota August 21 1997 at the age of 75 years. Memorial Service Randolph Heights Presbyterian Church 435 S. Hamline Ave. St. Paul, Minnesota. Officiating Reverend Alan Thalhuber. Private Interment.
    FNN003
16. ↑ ^{16.0 16.1 16.2} Death Certificate
17. ↑ ^{17.0 17.1 17.2} Baptismal Certificate