Robert "Bob" Perkins

Robert Erwin Perkins was born on October 1, 1930, in Monticello, Illinois to parents Roy and Sybil Perkins. After High School, he attended Colorado School of Mines and graduated from the Montana School of Mines. On September 11, 1951, Robert was united in marriage to Lela Flugge in Sarona, Wisconsin. Robert (Bob) then was drafted into the United States Navy and served from December 1951 until his honorable discharge in September of 1953. Bob’s work as a Senior Research Scientist took him to many places including Rice Lake, WI, Arvada, CO, North St. Paul, MN, and ultimately to Spooner in 1998. Bob was employed by 3M for 32 years and was owner/operator of the NAPA store in Spooner for 13 years prior to his retirement. He enjoyed gardening, fishing and hunting, watching football and basketball, and researching mines on the Internet.

Bob is survived by his sons: Harry (Claudia) Perkins of Elysian, MN, DeWayne (Becky) Perkins of Spooner, John (Tammi) Perkins of Spooner, daughters: Rose Holtz of Rosemount, MN, Lisa (Bruce) Kremer of Livingston, TX. Grandpa Bob will be deeply missed by his 12 grandchildren, five great grandchildren, and his brother Richard Perkins of Oregon.

Bob is preceded in death by his wife Lela, his parents, and one grandson Matthew.

Funeral services for Robert Perkins will be held on Saturday, December 21, 2013, at 11am, at the Church of the Nazarene, N4584 Hwy 253, Spooner, with Pastor David Frazer officiating. Visitation will be held on Friday, December 20, 2013, from 4-8pm, at the Dahl Funeral Home, 221 Elm St, Spooner, and also from 10-11am on Saturday at the Church. Interment will take place in the Spring at the Sarona Cemetery next to his wife. Casket bearers will be his grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Regional Hospice at 819 Ash St, Spooner, Wisconsin 54801.