Robin A. Ritter, age 61, of Isanti died unexpectedly February 17, 2022 at home. Celebration of Life Gathering will be held Saturday, March 12th from 2:00 to 6:00 P.M. at the Isanti VFW Post. Burial will be at Zion Lutheran Cemetery in Browerville on June 25th at 11:00 A.M.
Robin Ann Ritter was born January 24, 1961, in Alexandria to Hank and Elsie (Nordstrom) Ritter. She grew up on the family farm, went to and graduated from Osakis High School. She lived in the twin cities after graduation. She was a caregiver and many people stayed with her through the years when they had doctor appointments or were patients’ families. She drove people to and from hospitals and appointments. On May 26, 1998, Robin married Dale Gomoll and they made a beautiful home in Isanti. Robin worked at Paragon Cable, Cambridge Hospital, & most recently as a cook in the deli at Coborns. Robin enjoyed flowers and gardening, there was always a western on the tv, and she was an avid reader. She loved her dog, Buck, he was her constant companion. Robin was the first one to help anyone in need and would give you the shirt off her back. She was always there to help with graduation parties, baby showers, and birthday parties. Potato salad will never be the same. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends and loved everyone. She was the loving fun/crazy aunt, always full jokes and up for a new adventure. She crocheted and made many afghans.
Robin Ritter died unexpectedly February 17, 2022, at home with her dog, Buck, at her side at the age of 61. She is preceded in death by her husband, Dale, in 2017; her mom and dad; nephew, Ryan Johnson; nieces, Sarah Hosch, Kari Johnson; great niece, Paige Lohkre; and her faithful dogs, Mitzie, Buck, Hunter and cat, Shithead. She is now leaping and galloping with everyone in heaven.
Robin is survived by her brothers, Rick (Bev) Johnson, Andy (Marion) Johnson; sisters, Carol Kalina, Faye (Alan) Muyres, Apryl (Royce) Holmquist, Sandy (Bob) Hosch; nephews, Travis, Wesley, (big) Matt, Shane (Godson), Mike, (little) Matt; nieces, Anna, Sara, Dawn, Stephanie, Allison, Samantha; many great nieces and nephews.
What a great writup and so true. Robin was my cousin and that person who would be 1st to help. She was always so kind and caring. I always appreciated how kind Robin was my my recently passed mother and Robin’s aunt Pearl Nordstrom.
I loved Robin and she will be missed, my fondest memory was butchering chickens at her place! What a shit show! Lol. Dam roster didn’t like us taking his girls! Good times me and Debbie had there. Also Had many good times with her and Dale rest in peace both of you! You are back together once again.
Robin will be greatly missed. With a few exceptions (such as visiting her in the hospital in Golden Valley some years back with cousin Connie), I mostly saw her up at “the shack,” and she was always helpful and congenial, and was able to engage in a political discussion calmly–always an enviable trait! I was very saddened to hear of her sudden passing. And of course I remember Dale–he was the younger brother of Roger, with whom I went through school, although I do not ever remember meeting Dale during those years.
My condolences to the entire family–I will be seeing many of you tomorrow up in Isanti. But I wish we had a happier reason to get together!
Robin was a most amazing sister-in-law. When I first met her I was impressed with her quick smile, sailor’s vocabulary, and self confidence. When she and Dale bought the fixer-upper in Isanti I learned that there was no job she wouldn’t take on. When she had an opinion on something you knew it. Yet she had a driving and tender devotion to those around her. She cared about all of us, and keeping friendships was important to her. When Dale passed she grieved deeply. At Dale’s service she made most if not all of the food that we shared. She made it clear that it was her love language. And when she added her scoops of dirt into Dale’s grave that summer she also made it clear that they were still inseparable partners. Robin, we’ll miss you. It is an honor to have known you.