Robert L. Burns, age 84 of Dallas, WI and formerly of Faribault, passed away peacefully on July 31, 2024, at Mayo Health System, Eau Claire, WI with family at his side.
Funeral services will be held at Boldt Funeral Home, Faribault on Thursday, August 8, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. Interment will be at Maple Lawn Cemetery, Faribault with military rites provided by the Rice County Central Veterans Association.
Visitation will be held at Boldt Funeral Home, Faribault for one hour prior to the service on Thursday.
Robert LeRoy was born on December 13, 1939, in Chicago, IL. He later moved to Claremont, MN and graduated from Claremont High School. In August of 1957 he joined the Army and later was honorably discharged. In 1962 he married Marie Wegner and they later divorced. He later met his significant other, Donna of over 40 years, they had many wonderful adventures and built a beautiful life together. They are now together once again.
Robert was known for his sense of humor. He played multiple musical instruments. He was a “Bob” of all trades whether it was electrical, woodworking, fabricating metal, cars, mowers, or tractors. Bob was very creative and could fix anything. Robert obtained his pilot license on April 24, 1977. His love of flying was shown through his many flights.
Robert went to Winona State University and received his Master Electrician License. He was employed by Kletschka Electric from 1969 – 1976 and later owned and operated Burns Electric of Faribault from 1976 - 2023.
Robert is survived by his children, Nancy (Gene) Benolken of Cleveland, Nikki (Jim) Lemke of Faribault and Terry (Mandy) Burns of Dallas, WI, Paula Tesch of Faribault and Sherri (Doug) Clammer of Faribault; 17 grandchildren; 32 great grandchildren; his much anticipated 33rd great grandchild expected in November; siblings, Jerry Stevens of WI, Gary Burns of CA, John Burns of IN, Larry (Linda) Burns of IN, and Beverly (Arnie) Schlinger of MN.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Vivian; longtime partner, Donna Tesch; sons, Timothy Burns and Jeffrey Tesch; brothers, Bill Burns, Marvin Burns, Chuck Stevens along with sisters, Shirley Keck and Marilyn Quimet.
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