ROBERT BRUCE (BOB) JONES

Wednesday, October 23, 2019 2:55 pm

ROBERT BRUCE (BOB) JONES, 87, of Decorah, passed away Sunday morning, Oct. 20, 2019, at Wellington Place in Decorah. He had been diagnosed only two weeks earlier with untreatable lung disease. A memorial service is at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 9, at First Lutheran Church in Decorah, with officiants Pastor Melissa Bills and Pastor Paul H. Christenson, a family friend of long standing. Visitation begins at 10 a.m. at the church. A second service is at 11 a.m. (with visitation beginning at 10) Saturday, Nov. 16, at Red Oak Grove Lutheran Church, with his niece, Pastor Laurie Jeddeloh, officiating. Interment in the church cemetery will follow. The church is located at 30456 Mower Freeborn Road, rural Blooming Prairie, Minn. Bob is survived by his children and spouses: Nancy Jones and Michael Hovland; Martha and Carl Hunt; Eda Johnson; Wendy and Larry Rice; and Hugh and Cathy Jones; and by eight grandchildren. Fjelstul Funeral Home in Decorah is serving the family. Online condolences may be made at fjelstul.com.