Robert R. Nadeau

Robert R. Nadeau Mankato Mortuary 1001 N. Riverfront Drive Mankato, MN 56001 (507) 388-2202 Robert Rene Nadeau, age 86, of North Mankato, passed away Wednesday, September 9, 2015, at Mayo Clinic Health System - Mankato. A Memorial Visitation will be held at Mankato Mortuary from 2-5 p.m., Sunday, September 13, with a time of Remembrance and Sharing of Memories at 3:00 p.m. Family interment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, St. Peter. Memorials may be given to an organization of the donor's choice. Robert was born August 5, 1929 in Denver, Colorado to Melvin Rene and Josephine (Schorer) Nadeau. Robert was raised in Denver but his happiest childhood memories were of summers spent on the family farm in Clyde, Kansas. Known as "Bobo", he was a creative, adventurous, and often mischievous little boy. Along the line, his energy was channeled into music and he became an amazing pianist. His education included Colorado College, Julliard, Yale, and the University of Illinois. He studied under world famous conductor, Antonia Brico, and toured Europe with her at the age of 18. He met and married another amazing pianist, Ann Brainerd, and they began their careers together in the music department of Mankato State University where they both taught and performed for over 30 years. He was father to five incredibly lucky children, who thank God for the honor of being his children. Robert will be most remembered for his sense of humor, his humility, his extraordinary intelligence and wit, and his dedication to his family. Robert's favorite pastimes were watching football, traveling to his farms and spending time with his family. Robert is survived by his four children, Jeffrey Nadeau of Chanhassen, Amy Nadeau of Shakopee, Tracy (Gary) Day of North Mankato, Robert (Rachel) Nadeau of Maple Grove; six grandchildren, Jessica (Aaron) Byrd and Joshua Day all of North Mankato, Nathaniel (Shaina) Nadeau of Tucson, AZ, Robert, Emelia, and Charles Nadeau of Maple Grove; three great-grandchildren, Tristan, Liam, and Glen Nadeau of Tucson AZ; sister, Joan Cotton of Denver, CO; sister-in-law, Frances Carpenter of South Hadley, MA and many extended family. Robert was preceded in death by his parents; ex-wife, Ann on May 15, 2012; daughter, Andrea "Anie" on August 22, 2012.