Robert Follis Obituary
Robert ‘Bob’ Leon Follis, aged 81, of Motley MN went home to be with the Lord on July 19, 2025.
Bob was born on October 25, 1943 to Sgt Robert Kenneth Follis and Florence Louise Neider in St. Louis Missouri.
Bob believed in service to your country, community, and family.
Over the years he followed different career paths, police office, teaching and military service. He retired after 20 years of service in different branches, US. Army, Inactive Reserves and National Guard.
He will be known for a lifelong passion for military history and collecting military memorabilia.
Bob is survived by Georgia, his wife, as well as his sons, Robert and Ben (Sandra), daughters, Lee (Cyle) and Rose, and grandchildren, Dylan and Jessica.
Bob is preceded in death by, his parents Kenneth and Florence, and his Son Kenneth (K.C)
A military service will be held at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery - Little Falls on August 29th at 1PM.
The family ask that any donations in memory of Bob are made out to the Autism Project https://theautismproject.org/
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
512 South 8th Street, Brainerd, MN 56401
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