Robert I. Lundeen, 89, formerly of Holden, passed away peacefully Wednesday April 12, 2017 in St. Vincent Hospital Worcester. Robert was born in Worcester, March 15, 1928, and raised by his loving mother, Roxie (Eramigian) MacKenzie, in Princeton.

Robert is a proud United States Air Force Veteran, and he worked in Service and Sales of restaurant and grocery store equipment. He was a long time member of the American Legion, Harold N. Keith Post 204, West Boylston and an active member of the Chaffin’s Men’s Club of Holden.

Robert will be lovingly missed and remembered by his beloved wife of 65 years, Rita L. (Rondeau) Lundeen of Spencer; his daughter, Bobbi A. Jepsen and her husband, Bruce, of Spencer; his son, Mark A. Lundeen of Orlando, FL; two grandchildren, Lauren Mace and Julie Jepsen; and two great-grandchildren, Dylan and Samantha Mace.

Relatives and friends will celebrate Robert’s life in the Miles Funeral Home, 1158 Main St., Holden, on Wednesday April 19th, beginning at 12 Noon.  Burial will be held privately. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly asks donations in Robert’s memory be made to the Veteran of Foreign Wars, 159 Hartwell St., West Boylston, MA  01583.