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Robert E Nolen, Jr. (Bob), age 102, of Albuquerque, NM passed away surrounded by loved ones on October 9,2025. He was born May 18,1923 in Wichita Falls, Texas. He grew up in Tyler, Texas.
Bob proudly served in the US Army during World War 2. He was combat wounded in Germany in November, 1944. He spent 8 months recuperating in various hospitals between Europe and the US. He earned a Purple Heart. He was active in the local chapter of military order of the Purple Heart. After returning to civilian life, he became a middle school math teacher until he retired in 1991.
Bob was preceded in death by his wife of 66 years, Glenna J. Nolen and his great-grandson, Robert A. Bartley. He is survived by his two children, Nancy and John, sister Betsy Smith, two grandchildren, Wendy and April, two great-grandchildren, and 12 great-great-grandchildren. He was a gentle, kind and caring man who loved us all.
The memorial service will be on Monday, October 27th, 2025 at 9:00 A.M. at Central United Methodist Church in the Chapel, 201 University Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87106. Interment will follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery at 1:00 P.M.
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