Robert Evan Sarkkinen

Robert Evan Sarkkinen was born in Minneapolis, MN on May 16, 1961 and passed away to his Heavenly home in May of 2018 at the age of 57. His remains were found in August of 2026. He moved to Battle Ground, WA with his parents when he was eight years old and resided most of his life in Battle Ground and Yacolt, WA. He completed the Culinary Arts program at Clark College and worked for a time as a cook for the US Forest Service. Afterwards he began selling his bakery at local bazaars and to friends and family.

He is survived by his siblings Joe with Sharon of Battle Ground, WA, Richard with Nancy of Battle Ground, WA, James with Brenda of Yacolt, WA, Gail Waatti with Matt of Lakeside, MT, Douglas with Helen of La Center, WA, Donald with Michelle of Woodland, WA, Bonnie Lipka with Jeff of Yacolt, WA, Marietta Kostenko with Kern of Kennewick, WA, Bill with Denise of Wasilla, AK, Tim with Anita of Big Fork, MT and a host of Christian friends who often inquired about him, sharing both concern and comfort during the years of his mysterious disappearance.

Bob (Bobby to many) was preceded in death by his parents, Wilfred and Doris Sarkkinen. His brother Paul passed away in 2022.

Bob enjoyed baking, fishing, taking saunas, visiting and traveling to meetings across the US and also to Sweden. He lived a full life with many joys in spite of the disabilities he had since childhood. He was well known throughout the Christianity and loved for his simplicity.

He was a faithful companion to his mother after she was widowed and brought joy to her in the last years of his life.