"Joyce, You have my sympathy. I will keep you in my prayers. Your loss of Bob is very difficult and I hope the many good memories will give you comfort. He was a great guy. Love, Kathy"
In loving memory of
Robert Keller Wilson
August 3, 1932 - May 30, 2010
Robert Keller Wilson, 77, died Sunday, May 30, 2010, at his home following a two year battle with cancer. Robert was born August 3, 1932, in Harvard, NE, to Robert J. and Pearl (Keller) Wilson. He married Joyce Winfrey on December 31, 1953, in Castle Rock, CO. Robert served in the U.S. Army from 1954-1956. Robert was a professor at Winona State University where he was employed as a librarian for 29 years. He was a member of McKinley United Methodist Church, the Elks Club in Goodview, and the American Legion in Winona. Robert enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening and playing cards with his friends at the Elks Club.
Survivors include his wife, Joyce; three children, Tanya (Terry) Hurlburt of Friendswood, TX, and their children, Alex and Katrina; Robert J. (Lori) Wilson of Eagan, MN, and their children, Whitney, Kelly, Derek and Brett, and grandson, Dylan; and John (Michelle) Wilson of Rosemount, MN, and their children, Madeline and Jacob. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Dale Edward.
Private family services will be held at a later date. Please share a memory of Robert with his family or sign his online guestbook at: www.hofffuneral.com
Tributes
"Bob was always a great help to me in locating unusual work through the library, always smiling and happy to help. I remember him with as a wonderful colleague."
"We will always regret the times we could have spent a nice summer day fishing at the lake."
"Bob was a great dad, grandpa and great-grandpa. He enjoyed his lake place and the special bus trips he and Joyce went on. He will be greatly missed. He was so strong throughout his battle with cancer. Bob was much loved."
"Joyce my thoughts and prayers are with you."