Robert I. "Babe" Shragg Obituary (1926 - 2023)

Robert I. "Babe" Shragg, age 97, of Golden Valley, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, August 11th. He was preceded in death by his beloved Sarah, to whom he was married for 70 years. He and Sarah created a beautiful home where they raised their three children. He grew up on the North Side of Minneapolis, which always remained close to his heart. He was the second of four sons and maintained loving relationships with his extended family throughout his entire life. A much-revered family practice physician for over 44 years, Babe founded Northbrook Clinic in Brooklyn Center and was Chief of Staff at North Memorial Hospital. He was a person who treated all family like friends and all friends like family. He was always curious about life and wanted to hear everyone’s story. He loved to spend time with his family, go on fishing trips, make pickles, and travel with Sarah. He is survived by his siblings, Harry, Esser (Marion), Sam, and Barbara; children, Karen Shragg (John Armstrong), Marla (Richard) Weiner, Marty (Wendy) Shragg; grandchildren, Marissa (Zack) Kaplan, Brian (Jen) Shragg, Emily Weiner, Jacqueline Weiner, Jory Shragg, and Eva Weiner; great grandchildren, Eden and Asa Kaplan, Jack and Maizie Shragg; and countless nieces, nephews, and cousins. Thank you to his many caregivers who helped bring joy to his life in the last few years. Funeral service 12:00 pm MONDAY August 14th at BETH EL SYNAGOGUE, 5225 Barry St. W., St. Louis Park. SHIVA 7:00 pm Monday at Beth El Synagogue. Funeral and Shiva also on zoom at: www.hodroffs.com/RobertShragg In lieu of flowers, donations preferred to the JCC, Beth El Synagogue, the Sarah Bernstein Shragg Library Fund at Sharei Chesed, or to the donor's favorite charity.