Robert Ferris

Robert A. “Bob” Ferris, 72, Motley, died December 14 at his home.

Mass of Christian Burial was held Dec. 19, at St. Michael Catholic Church in Motley, with Fr. Joe Korff presiding

Interment will be held in the spring at Our Lady of Lourdes Cemetery, Little Falls.

Arrangements were with Brenny Funeral Chapel of Staples. 

Bob was born on January 11, 1944 in Staples to George and Bernice (Wrede) Ferris, where he grew up and attended school.  He married Jacquelyn “Jackie” Zak on November 1, 1963 in Sisseton, South Dakota.  They lived in Hopkins. In 1966, Bob began working with the Bloomington Police Department for over 33 years.   While with the department, he worked undercover as head of the Vice Squad and a variety of other positions, before retiring as a sergeant in 1999. Upon retirement, they moved to Motley, where  Bob enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, traveling and horses. He also did taxidermy and enjoyed going to the casino.

Bob was a member of the MN Police Association, Ducks Unlimited and the NRA. He received the Medal of Valor while serving as a police officer. 

He is survived by his wife of 53 years; four sons, Jeff (Lori) Ferris of Bemidji, Jay (Cheryl) Ferris of Chicago, Jared (Courtney) Ferris of Pillager and Jonathon (Krystal) Ferris of Verndale; three daughters, Jaurone (Ben) Richards of Cushing, Jennifer (Brett) Sibert of Hewitt, Jill (Nate) Lindstrom of Albertville; 19 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; one brother, Tom Ferris of Bemidji, two sisters, Genette (Barry) Dies of Apple Valley and Gayle Ferris of St. Paul.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Genece and Georgene; one nephew.           w51c    A00006B2016DC22