Robert Earl Wood, 65, of Plainview, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 5, 2019 at Mayo Clinic Hospital, St. Marys Campus, surrounded by his loving family.

Bob was born on May 28, 1954 in Austin MN to Earl and Charlotte (Bloom) Wood.  He graduated from Byron High School in 1972.  Bob married Roberta (Bobby Jo) Pickett on June 24, 1972 in Kasson, MN.  Bob and Bobby Jo moved to Plainview in 1983.

Bob was a heavy equipment mechanic.  He retired in 2017 from Lakeside Foods Inc.

He enjoyed camping, tinkering in his garage, going to auctions and spending time with family and friends.  Bob also enjoyed watching Chef Gordon Ramsey and trying his recipes.

Bob is survived by his wife Bobby Jo; four children, Robert "Rob" Jr. (Shayna) of Rochester, William "Bill" (Stacy) of Kasson, Jennifer (Earl) Merchlewitz of White Bear Lake, Scott (Melissa) of Austin and 15 grandchildren.  He is also survived by sisters, Terri Nelson, Rosanne (Ron) Allen, Tammy (Dan) Neseth, and Mary Wood; and a brother Mike (Christine) Wood.  He was preceded in death by his parents, grandparent and a nephew.

A Funeral Service for Bob will be at 11:00am, Monday, September 9, 2019 at Byron United Methodist Church officiated by Pastor Beth Perez.  Visitation will be from 3:00pm – 5:00pm, Sunday, September 8, 2019 at Byron Funeral Home and one hour prior to the service at the church on Monday.  Burial will be at Maple Grove Cemetery in Kasson.

Online condolences are welcome at www.byronfuneralhome.com.