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Robert 'Bob' Morris
ROBERT "BOB" MORRIS
Solon
Robert "Bob" Morris, 89, of Solon, passed away on Wednesday, May 18, 2022, at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday, May 23, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Solon. Funeral Mass will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 24, at St. Mary's. Burial will follow in St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery, where there will be full military rites. Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre in Solon
is in charge of arrangements.
Robert was born Dec. 24, 1932, in Keewatin, Minn., the son of William and Ann (Bolf) Morris. He graduated from Keewatin High School and later from the University of Minnesota-Duluth. He served in the U.S. Army from 1953-55 during the Korean conflict. Bob was united in marriage to Kay Shimon on June 11, 1960, at St. Mary's Catholic Church. He owned and operated Bob's DX service station in Solon. Bob was a dedicated member of the Solon community, where he was able to begin the Annual Solon Firefighters Pancake Breakfast. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church and Solon American Legion Stinocher Post 460, serving as past Legion Commander. He enjoyed cooking pizza, watching Solon High School sports and, most of all, spending with his friends and family.
Bob is survived by his wife, Kay; six children, Greg (Lynn) Morris, Tim Morris, Maureen (Mike) Kinney, Mark (Melody) Morris, Michael (Joanne) Morris and Ann Morris; 10 grandchildren, James (Taylor) Morris, Jake Morris, Katherine (Dr. Matthew) Shanahan, Caroline Morris, Jack Kinney (Katie), Max Kinney, Clayton Adams, Cameron Adams (Paige), Alex Morris and Elise Morris; one great-granddaughter, Evelyn "Evashevski" Morris; his sisters-in-law, Neia May and Theresa Morris; as well as his nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother, Bill Morris; and his brother-in-law, George May.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to St. Mary's Catholic Church, Solon American Legion, Solon Firefighters Association or Camp Courageous in his name.
Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.broshchapel.com.
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