Obituary of Robert John Erlandson

Peacefully, on October 13th, 2021, in Ottawa. Bob was born to Kathleen and Robert Reaume in Windsor, Ontario, on October 20th, 1943. Bob would move and spend his childhood days in Lowry, Minnesota until his graduation from Glenwood High School in 1960. Bob would later return to the University of Windsor to complete his undergrad and earn a master's degree in History. He moved to Ottawa to begin doctoral studies, and eventually, finding his calling as a teacher, would complete the Pre-Service Teacher Training at Queen's University.

Bob enjoyed a long and fulfilling career as a teacher with the OCDSB retiring as vice-principal in 1998. Seconded to the faculty of education, Bob began inspiring future teachers as a part-time professor at the University of Ottawa.

Bob enjoyed cottage living at Lake Bernard, Quebec, and spending time with his family and friends. An avid traveler, many of his former students will remember his organizing and chaperoning of Nepean High School's Mediterranean cruise that involved nearly the whole school. Bob shared his life with his wife Barb, his children Andrew and Kendall Erlandson of Petawawa, Ontario and Leah and Michael Farber of Ottawa, Ontario.
He will be missed by his grandchildren Reagan and Aubrey Farber.

Bob is survived by his parents George and Kathleen of Glenwood, Minnesota; his brothers Mark and Beth of Lowry, Minnesota; Bradley and Phyllis of Plum Coulee, Manitoba; and his sister Martha and Darryl Kollman of Glenwood, Minnesota. He is also survived by Philip and Janet Pawliuk of Kingston, Ontario; Richard Pawliuk and Tracy Sheridan of Ottawa; and his brother-in-law, Robert David of Courtney, BC. He was predeceased by Paul and Joan Pawliuk of Ottawa, and Deborah David of Courtney, BC.

A Celebration of Life will be held on November 6th, 2021, from 1-4 p.m. at Pinecrest-Cole Cemetery. 2500 Baseline Rd., Ottawa, Ontario.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you consider a donation to CHEO or the Canadian Cancer Society.

Please note that proof of vaccination is required to attend this event.