Robert William Phillip Au November 29, 1952 - March 6, 2019

After a year-long battle with cancer, Robert William Phillip Au, 66, loving husband, father, grandfather, son, and brother, passed away Wednesday, March 6, 2019 in Spanish Fork, surrounded by his family. He was born November 29, 1952 in San Mateo, California to Robert Ernest and Jean Eleanor Bergner Au. He is a graduate of Carlmont High School in Belmont, California and attended the College of San Mateo.

Rob married Judy Lynne John on September 25, 1976 in Woodside, California and they were sealed in the Oakland Temple for eternity on October 22, 1977. He is the father of four children and family was the most important aspect of Rob’s life. All his efforts were dedicated to the help, support, well being, and enjoyment of his family. Together, Rob, Judy, and their family enjoyed many happy memories.

He began working in his parent’s store, HiLo Appliance, at the age of 14, and transitioned into kitchen remodeling. He started working in construction where he learned about general contracting. He earned his general contractor’s license and successfully ran Au Construction for 40 plus years. Rob was known for the philosophy, “Never cut corners”, which he applied to work and relationships.

He enjoyed softball, waterskiing, boating, and youth sports. He generously used his talents as a builder to contribute to countless activities his family was involved with including backdrops, floats, a santa sleigh, senior class walkways, and haunted houses at church Halloween parties! In his younger years he loved to golf and enjoyed hot-rods.

A member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Rob served in many ways including early morning seminary teacher, in the young men’s programs, branch president, high counselor, and as a primary teacher. Service to others was a way of life for him, through which he impacted countless lives.

He is survived by his loving wife, Judy; children, Katherine Au, Carly (Travis) Peterson, Robert (Melissa) Au, and Allison (Richard) Atwood; his mother, Jean Bergner Au; 11 grandchildren, Ellie, Robbie, Aeryn, Lauren, Gavin, Xander, Benjamin, Skyler, Claire, Lillian, and Evelyn. He is also survived by a sister, Deborah (Peter) Beckh; his brother, Larry (Cindy) Au; and a sister-in-law, Tanis Au.

Robert was preceded in death by his father, Robert Ernest Au; and his brother, Randy Au.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, March 12, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. at the Del Monte Chapel, 928 Del Monte Road, Spanish Fork, Utah. Family and friends may visit on Monday evening, March 11, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Walker Funeral Home, 187 S. Main Street, Spanish Fork, and on Tuesday morning at the church from 11:45 a.m. until 12:45 p.m. prior to the service. Interment will be in the Spanish Fork City Cemetery.