Robert Donald Merris Obituary
The passing of Robert Donald Merris in Minneapolis, Minnesota leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on April 14, 2025 at the age of 96. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Robert Donald Merris to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Donald Merris and Helen Frohwitter Merris; his wife Mary Elizabeth Bentley; and his siblings, William Merris (Marilyn) of Jacksonville, IL and Dorothy Smith (Steven) of Holderness, NH.
He is survived by: his grandchildren, Jonah Merris of Emeryville, CA, Aiden Merris of Seattle, WA, Jennifer Carr (Jeff) of Boise, ID, Aaron Merris of San Diego, CA and Abigail Hogan of Apple Valley, MN; his great grandchildren, Sophia Carr and Brayden Carr of Boise, ID.; and his siblings, Harold Merris (Judy) of Mount Carmel, IL and Donna Merris (Robyn Huffman) of Sandwich, NH..
The family suggests donations in lieu of flowers be made to honor Bob and his love of Illinois history, to the Illinois State Historical Society https://historyillinois.org or to a charity of choice.
