Robert Eding Thompson, 62St. Cloud, MinnesotaOct. 22, 1955 ~ Nov. 6, 2017Funeral services will be at 10:00 A.M. on Saturday, November 11, 2017 at Atonement Lutheran Church in St. Cloud, MN for Robert Eding Thompson age 62. He died on Monday, November 6, 2017 at his home with his family at his side. Pastor David Armstrong-Reiner of Epiphany Lutheran Church in Conyers, GA will officiate. Visitation will be from 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. on Friday, November 10, 2017 at the Daniel Funeral Home in St. Cloud and one hour prior to the services on Saturday at Atonement Lutheran Church. Prayers will be at 7:00 P.M. on Friday at Daniel Funeral Home. Robert (Bob) was born on October 22, 1955 in Wickford, Rhode Island, the son of Robert I. and Bertie Lou (Pelloquin) Thompson. He grew up in Frederic, WI, graduating from High School in 1974. He graduated from the University of MN, and later earned a degree in teaching from Illinois State University. He was united in marriage to Karen Dahlstrom in St. Louis Park, MN on November 25, 1983. Together they have two sons. Bob's true calling was teaching. He last worked as an 8th grade science teacher at South Junior High school in St Cloud, MN. It was a job he truly loved. He will be fondly remembered as a loving husband, devoted dad, great friend and encourager, and a man of great but quiet faith. Those who knew him well loved his sense of humor, kindness and reassuring presence. In addition to his dedication to family and students, Bob loved lakes, mountains, travel, sunrises, and clouds. He enjoyed working with wood and following the Green Bay Packers. His family requests that any memorials go to South Junior High School in St Cloud, MN. He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Karen of St. Cloud; two sons, David of St. Cloud and Tom of St. Paul, MN; three sisters, Sue (Glenn) Solin of Duluth, MN, Laurie (Eric) Anderson of Fridley, MN and Kristie (Dan) Buchman of Duluth, MN; one brother Craig Thompson of Duluth, MN, nieces and nephews, other relatives and many friends.