Arden Hills, MN - Robert M. (Bob) Kristyniak, age 79, passed away peacefully in his Arden Hills home on April 20th, 2026, surrounded by his wife and daughters. Bob was born and raised in New Brighton. Known by all who met him as quite a talker, but even better listener, Bob was always curious about people and what they were up to. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Peggy; two daughters, Lyndsay (Eric) Knobel and Rachel (Chris) Jensen; grandchildren Francis and Iris (whom he loved more than anything on Earth); sister, Bev, and brothers, Ed and Bill. He is proceeded in death by his parents, Edward and Salome, and his brother, Dick. There will be a private celebration of Bob's life at a later time. He asked that in lieu of flowers, donations be sent to The Dorothy Day Center in St. Paul, MN.