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As received from the Erickson Crowley Peterson Funeral Home:
Robert Kenneth Lean, 85, A resident of Bootjack passed away on Monday, February 22, 2021 at the Aspirus Keweenaw Hospital.
He was born March 7th, 1935 in Houghton to Howard and Julia (Mattson) Lean.
Through his life, Robert had been in the Naval Reserve (1956-61), delivered for the Curtiss Candy Company, spent some time in the mines of White Pine, MI and Hoyt Lake, MN; and eventually settled into a career with UPPCO where he worked until retirement.
In his free time he enjoyed boating and some carpentry, and even built a cottage in Rice Lake and his home in Bootjack.He volunteered for the Bootjack fire department for several years.
Robert loved his family, and spending time with his wife, kids, and grandkids.
He is a member of the First Apostolic Lutheran Church of Calumet.
Preceding him in death is his wife Elaine (Hannela) Lean, Parents Howard and Julia Lean, and brother Fred (Irene) Lean.
He is Survived by: his sons, Charles (Donna) Lean of Proctor, MN; Matt (Heidie) Lean of Calumet.Grandchildren; Traci (Eben), Charles Jr, Bobby, Ryan, and Julia.Great Grandchildren; Devyn, Makayla, Tyler, and Khloe
Along with numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
A graveside service will be held on Friday May 28, 2021 at 1:00 pm in Section 37 of the Lake View Cemetery.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.ericsoncrowleypeterson.com
