Robert L. Bollman

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.