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Born to Arthur F. Picken and Beatrice Wheeler on November 9, 1939 in Wilder, VT. He has 2 brothers, Norman and William and 3 sisters, Norma, Saundra and Thelma who predeceased him. He graduated Hartford High School in 1959. Robert was married to Shirley A. Vance on April 9, 1960. They were married 52 yrs. They had 3 children, Alan R., Steven L. and Elizabeth A. They have 9 grandchildren, Michael P. Perkins, Robert C. perkins, Steven L. Jr., Jessica L., Alan R. Jr., Andrew J., Megan M., Mary E. Rhodes and Jonah A. Rhodes. Also 4 great granddaughters. Dad loved to fish, deer hunt, rabbit hunt, snowmobile and spend time with family and friends.
