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Robert Anton

July 22, 1956 — July 11, 2014

Robert "Al" Anton, age 57 of Savage, Minnesota, died Friday, July 11, 2014 at the Fairview University Hospital in Minneapolis due to complications from cancer. A memorial service will be held to celebrate Al's life at 7:00 pm, July 16, 2014 at Mattson Funeral Home, 343 North Shore Drive, Forest Lake with visitation starting at 5:00 pm. Robert "Al" Allen Anton was born July 22, 1956 in St. Paul, Minnesota to Nick Sr. and Sadie (Eele) Anton. He graduated from Washington High School in St. Paul in 1974 and continued his education at Century College where he received his Associate's Degree in computer programming. Al had been employed at Sungard Securities for the past 30 years where he served as a Data Center Manager. Al met the love of his life, Denise Johnson and they were united in marriage on September 19, 2008 in Savage. He enjoyed his trips to the casino where he was frequently found playing video poker. Al had recently developed an interest in taking pictures of flowers and nature scenes. He also enjoyed golfing and his fishing trips up north. Al looked forward to family gathering and taking care of barbeque duties. His specialty was making kabobs. He had a fondness for animals and loved his dog Pixie. He is dearly loved and will be missed by all who knew him. Al is survived by his wife, Denise; mother, Sadie Anton; five siblings, Ken, Nick Jr., and Dennis Anton, Cheryl "Kitty" Anton and Carol "Cookie" (Ed) Martens; nieces and nephews, Jeremy, Christopher, Nichole, Andrea, Jennifer, Eric, Krystyl, Shannon, Melissa, Ryan, Corey and several other relatives. He is preceded in death by his father, Nick Sr.

Funeral Home: Mattson Funeral Home 343 North Shore Drive Forest Lake, MN US 55025

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Visitation
Wednesday, July 16, 2014
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Mattson Funeral Home

343 North Shore Drive
Forest Lake , MN 55025

Service
Wednesday, July 16, 2014
7:00 PM - 7:45 PM
Mattson Funeral Home

343 North Shore Drive
Forest Lake , MN 55025


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