March 31, 1941-February 2, 2021
Robert “Bob” Ahia Milbrat, age 79, of St. Michael, MN passed away at home on Tuesday, February 2, 2021 surrounded by family.
Bob was born on March 31, 1941 in Honolulu, Hawaii to William and Hilyard Ahia and his Hanai adoptive parents Leilani Sterling, Leon Sterling and Herman Milbrat.
He married the love of his life Paula Sue Franks on March 21, 1971 in Pacific Beach, San Diego, California. They lived in Mission Viejo, California until 2002, when they moved to Kailua Kona, HI for four years. In 2006 they moved to St. Michael, Minnesota.
He was known to his family as Bobby.
Robert “Bob” enjoyed cooking, watching sports and taking trips.
He was an active member of Resurrection Lutheran Church helping in the kitchen and welcoming people at the door with his warm smile.
He loved sharing his food and treats with the three dogs Daisy, Molly and Houston. Bob was a devoted father and grandfather!
Survived by a daughter: Aaron Mailelani Bull; son-in-law: Erik Daniel Bull; grandson: Joseph Ahia Rios; grandson: Joshua Kaleikoa Ahia Bishop; grandson: Andrew Vaerst; grandson: Jacob Vaerst; granddaughter: M. Chy-Anne Bull; granddaughter: McKenna Renee Bull; granddaughter: Madeline Ann Bull; stepson: Richard (Mary) Rodrigues and grandsons Dylan and Blake Rodrigues; brother: Leroy Ahia; brother: Stanley Wise; brother Abraham Ahia; sister: Leilani Ahia Mattson; sister: Rebecca Tofiga; sister: Helen Lutu; sister-in-law: MaryAnne Barr; cousins: Rebecca Kahihilani Sterling Kala and Marion Kaainahuna Sterling Salazar.
Preceded in death by his loving wife: Paula Sue Milbrat on November 19, 2013, a daughter: Ashley Pualani Vaerst on May 23, 2013, his father: William F. Ahia; mother: Hilyard Maile Ahia; Hanai parents: Leilani Sterling, Leon Sterling and Herman Milbrat; brothers: David Ahia and Herman Ahia Paakonia; sister: Edith Fox; cousins: Wayne Hoolae Sterling and Leon Alfred Paoa Sterling and by his father-in-law and mother-in-law: Paul and Marian Franks.
A Memorial Service for Robert “Bob” Ahia Milbrat will be held on Saturday, February 20th, 2021 at 11:00 A.M. at Resurrection Lutheran Church in Monticello. Pastor Jedidiah Scharmer will officiate.
A visitation will be held AT THE CHURCH on Friday, February 19th from 6-8:00 P.M.
Private inurnment Riverside Cemetery in Monticello.
The Peterson Chapel St. Michael-Albertville Funeral Home is serving the family. Online condolences may be made to www.thepetersonchapel.com
We are so sorry for your loss, Bob was and is a great man and We know the lord will keep using him in the kingdom, it is not goodbye it is till we see you again
We love you all..
Scott and Donna Adrian
Bob graduated from Anaheim School. He was a special high school friend and kind to everyone. I had the the privilege of meeting his amazing wife at our class reunion- so much fun catching up. It was very special to have a chance to talk with him before he passed away. He talked about the love of his family, the love of his work, his church, and his home. So many wonderful memories to cherish. My thoughts and prayers for his family during this most difficult time.
We are praying for you all, 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
We send our condolences to you all who are grieving, Bob was a huge blessing to all, a Beautiful Man, He lived a God Loving believer in God Life … Our Prayers are for everybody to have comfort, Peace in that He is in Heaven and to you all until you meet again Amen🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
We Love You All🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 Carol and Russ Borgeson❤️💙