Robert O’Reilly

Robert David O’Reilly (Bob), age 68, resident of Brainerd, died on February 3, 2025, at his home. Bob was born on June 20, 1956, in Brainerd, MN to Raymond Vernon and Juanita Rita (Jewell) O’Reilly.

Bob enjoyed annual fishing trips up north with the guys, good times at the lakes with Jan & special friends, Vicki & Jeff, and just spending time with friends and family who all enjoyed his great sense of humor. Bob’s famous line was “one more and I gotta go!” Yep. He was always up for one more beer. But, with that, he wanted one more minute of time with you, sharing stories, laughter, fellowship, and love. This time you really did go, Bob, and we find ourselves wanting, “JUST ONE MORE!” We love you. We miss you.

Bob is survived by his life partner of 30 years, Janet Jensen; sons, Matthew O’Reilly of Brainerd, and Jacob O’Reilly (Haley Hann) of Redmond, Washington; daughter, Monica O’Reilly of Rhinelander, Wisconsin; Jan’s two children, Amy (Chris) Ylinen, and Jared (Randi) Sheflo; Bob’s siblings: Jerry (Cheryl) O’Reilly of Brainerd, Penny Sawdy of Elk River; in-laws, Beverly O’Reilly, Roberta O’Reilly, Viki (Paul) O’Reilly-Stensgaard, Diane O’Reilly, Jeri Lee McCuskey; ex-wife, Bonnie Zulkosky; Amy & Jared’s children & grandchildren; Jan’s sisters: Mary, Ardy, LeAnne (Patrick), Pat, Cindy (Doug), Lisa (Jay); and many nieces and nephews; and other family members and friends loved by Bob.

Bob was preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Jim, Mike, Tim, Tom, John O’Reilly and Jackie (O’Reilly) Karlson; sister-in-law, Jackie (Hall) O’Reilly; brothers-in-law, David Karlson, Jeff Sawdy; and great-niece Isabella O’Reilly; Jan’s parents, Edward & Ella Mae Jensen; Jan’s sister, Cathy East-Jensen; Jan’s brothers-in-law, Mike Clarine, Dave Blakeman, and Clem Maust.

A Memorial Mass will be held 11:00 am Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at St. Francis Catholic church, a visitation will be held one hour prior to Services at the church.