Shrewsbury – Robert C. “Red” Ljunggren, born Oct. 4, 1938 in Worcester, son of the late Ivar and Edel (Paulson) Ljunggren, passed onto his lord with his loving family at his side.
He is survived by his wife, Brenda (Beckman) Ljunggren of 51 years, and his son Robert C Ljunggren Jr. and his wife Lynn of Shrewsbury, son James D Ljunggren and his wife Stephanie from Auburn, along with his grandchildren, Jesse, David, Ashley and Samantha. He also leaves two brothers, Paul Ljunggren and his wife Roseanne of Oxford and Jon Ljunggren and his wife Claudia of Vienna, Maine, along with several nieces and nephews.
He graduated from Boys Trade School in 1957 after studying automotive repair. A lifelong resident of Shrewsbury, he grew up in the Edgemere area of town.
Bob worked at the Worcester State Hospital before beginning his career as a second generation fire fighter in 1966. After his retirement in 1999, he still loved to stop in and visit his friends at the fire department.
Bob enjoyed spending his summers at Cape Cod, and weekends on his boat on Lake Quinsigamond. His greatest joy was spending time with his four grandchildren.
The family would like to thank the medical staff that assisted in his care.
Calling hours will be held Sunday, Sept. 16, from 5 to 8 p.m., at Britton-Shrewsbury Funeral Home, 648 Main St., Shrewsbury, and a funeral service will be held Monday, Sept. 17, at 10 a.m., at Trinity Lutheran Church, 73 Lancaster St., Worcester. Burial will follow in Mountain View Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Shrewsbury Fire and Police Relief Association, PO Box 53, Shrewsbury, MA 01545 or The Auburn Police Canine Unit, 416 Oxford St., Auburn, MA 01501.
