Robert L. Bollman
August 4, 1932 ~ May 4, 2016
Robert L. Bollman, 83, Mooresville, passed away peacefully May 4, 2016, in St. Francis Hospital, Mooresville. Bob was born August 4, 1932, in Vincennes, to the late Harry and Verna (Burkhardt) Bollman.
He graduated from Arsenal Technical High School and proudly served in the United States Army during the Korean War. Bob worked for Eli Lilly & Company for 31 years as a machinist and a designer, retiring in 1993. He was the oldest member of the Midwest Motorcycle Club and loved working on anything with wheels. He enjoyed watching birds and especially looked forward to the yearly return of his hummingbirds. Bob had a terrific sense of humor and will be missed by a loving family and many friends.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by an infant son, James Bollman and one brother, Larry Joe Bollman.
Survivors include his wife, Pamela (Davidson) Bollman, to whom he was united in marriage August 16, 1980; sons, Steve Bollman of Mooresville and Greg Bollman (Jennifer) of Ft. Myers, Florida; daughters, Debbie Schlangen of Mooresville, Kim Bray of Plainfield, and Mindy Hall (Jerry) of Mooresville; twelve grandchildren; five great grandchildren.
Friends and family will gather on Friday, May 6, 2016, 4 to 8 p.m. in the chapel at Carlisle – Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, Mooresville. Fr. Glenn O’Connor will officiate the 10:30 a.m. funeral service on Saturday May 7, 2016. Burial will be in White Lick Cemetery, Mooresville. Visit www.CarlisleBranson.com to share a favorite memory or to sign the online guest registry.
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Always counted on Bob to return for our Annual Christmas events. His stories never ended and were amazing!
I’ve posted many shots of Bob enjoying his time at our annual Christmas luncheon where we invited all the retirees back to mix with our current employees. Since Bob retired in 1993, I think he only missed two of these events. We were so happy he was able to make the 2015 dinner because I know it was a rough time for him to get there. Bob will be missed and the gang here @ Equipment Development are saddened by his passing. Our prayers and well wishes are with the Bollman family as I know he was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather to all those around him. May God Bless you all.
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Pam, Debbie, Greg, Kim ,Mindy and all the grankids I’m so sorry for your loss. I have so many memories of Bob over the years. He will be missed greatly. Michelle Donovan (Blaydes)
We are so sorry for your loss. Love and prayers from Tim and Bev Viles
I grew up next door to Bob, his wife and daughters. Bob and his wife were good friends to my parents and he would always make me laugh. Ill miss you Bob