Robert Graydon Evans Jr.

Obituary - Robert Graydon Evans Jr.

born October 31, 1931, Fort Lauderdale, Florida

passed peacefully at the Warroad Senior Living Center, Warroad, MN,

Robert (Bob) grew up living in many states and abroad as a youth. He volunteered and served 30 years in the U.S. Army, retiring from active duty in 1981 as a Lieutenant Colonel having previously risen to the rank of Sergeant Major. He served combat tours in Korea and Vietnam (two tours), along with a tour in West Germany and various assignments across the US. After retiring Bob attended St Mary’s University in San Antonio, TX and earned his Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Computer Systems Management.

Bob is preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Betty Jane Evans and daughter, Suzy Evans Winkel.  Bob is survived by his son, Bob Evans (Sheryl) of Warroad, MN, Daughter Jenane Evans Rogers of San Antonio, TX, six grandchildren - Daniel (Karissa) Evans, Bemidji, MN; Samantha (Aaron) Mitterling, Moorhead, MN; Nathan (Rachel) Winkel, Morrison, CO; Brandon (Krista) Winkel, Edina, MN; Marinda (Charlie) Lechtenberg, Fairbault, MN and Thomas (Lea Walberg) Rogers, San Antonio, TX;  eight great grandchildren and Russell Winkel (son in law) Richfield, MN.

The family would like to express their deepest thanks and appreciation to the staff of the Warroad Senior Living Center for their caring and support over the last 13 years that Bob and Betty resided there. We know that Dad had a special place in his heart for you as part of his family.

Bob and Betty will be buried at the National Cemetery at Fort Sam Houston located in San Antonio, Texas.

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