Bob was born Nov. 10, 1932, to Clarence and Bertha (Duncan) Carpenter in Bena, Minn. Bob was a golden gloves boxer in his youth, and graduated from Greenway High School in 1951. He began his career in mining after school, working at the Tioga mine. Bob served in the Korean War in the U.S. Army infantry. After recovering from a war injury in Japan, he returned to the states. He married Florence Mattfeld. Together they began their family in Cohasset, Minn., and later moved to Hoyt Lakes. Bob worked at the West Hill mine until he transferred to Erie Mining Co. in '68. Bob was general foreman of maintenance at Erie until his retirement in 1992 after 40 years of service. He also coached youth hockey, planting the seeds that would later become several Division I hockey players. Bob was also the rec director for Hoyt Lakes Parks Department for many years.
Bob was a great father and grandfather who worked hard and played even harder. His patriotic, fun-loving spirit will be dearly missed by all who knew him.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 50 years, Florence; son, Scott Carpenter; siblings: Ronald Carpenter and Lois Beaulieu.
Bob is survived by spouse, Arleen; children: Joe Carpenter of Hoyt Lakes; Barb (Tony) Pollack of Ironwood, Mich.; Reed (Lou) Carpenter of Jasper, Ala.; Jim (Barbie) Carpenter of Elk River, Minn.; Bobbi (Mark) Losure of Mazeppa, Minn.; Becky (Wilson) Walker of St. Paul, Minn.; 17 grandchildren: Christina, Becca, Lizzy, Robbie, Joey, Jill, Joanna, Annette, Carrie, Matt, Sarah, Travis, Amanda, Scott, Clara, Jim and Jake; five great-grandchildren: Adam, Andrew, Ava, Claire and Hartley; siblings: Beth Anderson of Hoyt Lakes; Dave (Julie) Carpenter of Grand Rapids, Minn.; and numerous nieces and nephews.