Robert 'Bob' Morrison

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Morrison, Robert (Bob) of Roseville, MN, died tragically in a car accident on May 2, 2017 at age 64 while traveling in the Czech Republic. He is survived by wife Jeanie Morrison, three children, Jessie (Eric) Bain, Peter (Eva) Morrison, and William Morrison, and grandson Ian Bain. A man of the utmost integrity, Bob was a beloved father, husband, grandpa, uncle, brother, father-in-law, brother-in-law and friend. He was honest, hard-working, loyal, open-minded, grateful, genuine and humble. Bob was a kind man with a gentle soul. Bob was a lifelong learner and born teacher. He served as Faculty in the Department of Veterinary Population Medicine at the University of Minnesota since 1986. He was a brilliant data scientist and leader in his industry, guiding responsible vaccination and antibiotic use domestically and globally, responding to outbreaks and pandemics, and advocating for safe and ethical pork production. Memorial contributions may be made to one of two organizations close to Bob's heart: 1) The University of Minnesota Foundation SquashScholars Scholarship (established by Bob and Jeanie) by mail to U of M Foundation, PO Box 860266, Minneapolis, MN, 55486-0266, or online at give.umn.edu/giveto/… (Tax ID: 41-6042488) and 2) Global Health Ministries (Project #79 AL -P0001) for Dr. Mark Jacobson's HealthMinistries in Arusha, Tanzania by mail to 7831 Hickory St NE, Fridley, MN 55432 (Tax ID: 36-3532234). Visitation will be at Falcon Heights United Church of Christ (1795 Holton St, Falcon Heights, MN 55113) on Thursday, July 6, 5:30-7:30 PM. Funeral Services will be at Roseville Lutheran Church (1215 Roselawn Ave W, Roseville, MN 55113) on Friday, July 7, 7 PM.

Published on June 4, 2017