Robert "Bob" Ertz was born on November 11, 1962 in Tyler, Minnesota to Clarence and Mary (North) Ertz. He was baptized at St. Genevieve Catholic Church in Lake Benton, Minnesota and later confirmed at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Windom, Minnesota. He received his education from Windom Area High School. Bob worked at PM Windom, Hardee's in Pipestone and for a couple different casinos. Bob passed away on Tuesday, October 6, 2015 at the Avera Heart Hospital in Sioux Falls, South Dakota at the age of 52 years. He enjoyed reading-especially westerns, fishing and hunting. Bob is survived by his four siblings, David Ertz and his wife, Karla, of Mountain Lake; Daniel Ertz and his wife, Theresa, of Mankato; Anna Heern and her husband, Ken, of Jackson; and James Ertz of Ruthton; and several nieces, nephews and other relatives. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Mary Ann Ertz and one brother, Russell Ertz. Blessed be the memory of Robert "Bob' Ertz.