Robert Klungness

Robert Klungness (Teacher/Coach - 1997 retired)

• Robert was a longtime science teacher and nordic/cross country coach at Jefferson until his retirement in 1997.

• During his coaching career, the boys nordic team won 2 state championships in 1985 and 1986 respectively.

• The girls nordic team placed 2nd at the state meet in 1987 and the boys teams finished 4th in 1983 and 3rd in 1984. 

• In 1986, Klungness was elected the Minnesota Nordic Coach of the Year and in 1988. 

• He was inducted into the Minnesota Nordic Coaches Hall of Fame.  

• Bob’s 1984 boys cross country team finished 4th at the state meet and had a number of state meet athletes who were top 10 finishers.  

• Bob currently resides in Apple Valley with his wife Betty.