![]() ![]() In his memory contributions may be made to American Legion, Ellis F. We would like to thank family, friends, and the VA and hospice nurses and aids who helped make his final jump as safe and painless as was possible. He loved playing cards and other gaming challenges and truly enjoyed his numerous hobbies. Bob returned to southern France with his son Bruce 72 years later which was one of the highlights of his life.Īfter driving a bus for the Twin City Transit for 27 years, he and Shirley owned and operated the Tom Tom Resort in Balsam Lake, Wisconsin until their retirement. He received a Purple Heart and years later was awarded the French Legion of Honor Medal for his service, France's highest military award. After 100 days on the front lines Bob caught malaria and was soon shipped home to begin his civilian life. As part of Operation Dragoon, he helped liberate and drive the enemy out of southern France. Starring: Charlton Heston, Henry Fonda, James Coburn. He was predeceased by his loving wife of 64 years Shirley (née Randall) and his youngest son, Randy.īob is survived by oldest son Bruce (Maryanne) Lake Worth, FL and daughter Barbara Kruse (Merlyn) Stillwater, MN as well as eight grandchildren, David, Dana, Danielle, Jennifer, Erika, Jessica, Heath, Ross, and ten great grandchildren who adoringly called him "Great".īob was a decorated World War II veteran and proud member of the 517th Parachute Infantry Regiment, Headquarters Company Mortar Platoon, parachuting into Southern France on August 15, 1944. A US Navy captain and his fighter-pilot son are swept up in the pivotal 1942 battle that would turn the tide against Japans Pacific fleet during WWII. Paul, MN and passed away Februin his sleep surrounded by family at his home in Stillwater. After driving a bus for the Twin City Transit for 27 years, he and Shirley owned and operated the Tom Tom Resort in Balsam Lake, Wisconsin until their retirement. Bob returned to southern France with his son Bruce 72 years later which was one of the highlights of his life. ![]() Bob was a decorated World War II veteran and proud member of the 517th Parachute Infantry Regiment, Headquarters Company Mortar Platoon, parachuting into Southern France on August 15, 1944. Bob is survived by oldest son Bruce (Maryanne) Lake Worth, FL and daughter Barbara Kruse (Merlyn) Stillwater, MN as well as eight grandchildren, David, Dana, Danielle, Jennifer, Erika, Jessica, Heath, Ross, and ten great grandchildren who adoringly called him 'Great'. He was predeceased by his loving wife of 64 years Shirley (née Randall) and his youngest son, Randy. ![]() Funeral service Wednesday, February 27th, 11 AM at Mount Olivet Lutheran Church, 5025 Knox Avenue South, Mpls., MN with visitation 1 hour prior to the service at church and Tuesday, February 26th from 4PM-8PM at: Eden Prairie ChaMitchell Rd. Survived by loving wife of 42 years Allyson children Stephen (Melissa), Elissa (Kole) grandchildren Branden and Mackenzie mother Beverly siblings Marshall Jr (Theresa), Nancy (Kevin) Remde and many nieces and nephews. During the summer time, he could be found in Minnesota at the golf course, riding his Harley, or spending time with his grandchildren. In recent years, Bob has enjoyed spending the winter months in Fort Myers, Florida with his wife Allyson. This developed into a 41 year career in the golf industry, primarily as a sales representative, but also worked as a sales manager and product designer. Robert (Bob) graduated from the U of M with a degree in Marketing Education, and taught briefly where his passion for Minnesota DECA and marketing education was planted. Preceded in death by father Marshall Weber Sr. ![]()
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