Robert “Bob” Pike 02/10/2025

Robert “Bob” Pike, age 74 died Monday, February 10 at Regions Hospital from a sudden heart attack. Bob was born on November 28, 1950 to Marjorie and Frank Pike. He was raised in southern Ontario and moved to the U.S. in 1968 when he joined the Army to serve in Vietnam. Bob obtained the rank of Special Forces Sergeant.
In his early years after leaving the Army, Bob worked as a restaurant manager and architectural draftsman. In his later years, he was the self-published author of over a dozen different novels based on military life and military history. Bob was very involved with Chapter XX of the Special Forces and participated in many special events, including yearly marching with other veterans in the Two Harbors Heritage Day parade.
Bob had many hobbies including drawing, painting, and writing but his favorites were model railroading and collecting vintage muscle cars. He spent hours in his attic designing and building an extensive train layout with painted backdrops and realistic scenes. He loved animals and is sorely missed by his feline friends especially his buddy Topper who watched TV in his lap every night.
Bob is survived by his wife, Maxine of 43 years; daughter, Heather Brake; granddaughter, Sarah Brake; ex-son-in-law, Jason Brake; and sister, Joyce Carter. He is preceded in death by his parents; brother, Richard Bresolin; brother-in-law, Dick Carter; and granddaughter, Kayla Brake.
Upon his request, no service will be held. Cremation services provided by Bakken-Young Funeral & Cremation Services.