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Robert C. Burris,   Age 95
Visitation Location: Benson Funeral Home, St. Cloud, MN
Visitation Date/Time: Thursday, January 19, 2012 from 10:00 to 11:00 AM
Funeral Time: Thursday, January 19, 2012 at 11:00 AM
Funeral Location: Benson Funeral Home Chapel, St. Cloud, MN
Burial Location: Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery, Little Falls, MN
   
    ROBERT C. BURRIS, 95
    Sartell
    May 20, 1916 ~ January 15, 2012
    
     Robert Carroll Burris, age 95, Sartell, MN, died Sunday, January 15, 2012 at the Veterans Administration Medical Center, St. Cloud, MN.
     Funeral services will be Thursday, January 19, 2012 at 11:00 AM at Benson Funeral Home Chapel, St. Cloud, MN. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the funeral home on Thursday. Burial will be in the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery, Little Falls, MN.
     Robert was born May 20, 1916 in Laredo, MO to Paul Jack and Josephine M. (Cowlley) Burris. Robert worked for the Civilian Conservation Corps and served in the United State Army During World War II. After the war he settled in Marshalltown, IA. On June 13, 1969 Robert was united in marriage to Priscilla March at the First Presbyterian Church in Conrad, IA. Robert was employed in the automotive industry, specializing in auto body repair. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Conrad, IA. He was also a member of the Conrad Lions Club, American Legion and VFW. Robert enjoyed woodworking and fishing.
     Survivors include his wife, Priscilla Burris of Sartell, MN; sons and daughter, Everett Paul (Andrea) Burris of St. Cloud, MN; Don (Darlene) Burris of Merimack, NH; and Susan Burris of Marshalltown, IA; four grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
     He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Marvin Burris and sisters, Mildred Rice and Virginia Weston.
 
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