Robert “Bob” Allison
Thursday, December 11, 1958
Date of Death:
Sunday, May 5, 2024
Age:
65 years old
Thursday, December 11, 1958
Date of Death:
Sunday, May 5, 2024
Age:
65 years old
Thursday, December 11, 1958
Date of Death:
Sunday, May 5, 2024
Age:
65 years old
Robert “Bob” Allison
Robert J. “Bob” Allison – St. Paul
Robert John Allison, 65, of Saint Paul, MN, died peacefully on Sunday, May 5, 2024, at Mayo Clinic Hospital in Rochester, MN. Bob is preceded in death by his parents Charles F. Allison III and Gayle Marie Allison (nee Evans).
Bob was born December 11, 1958, in Evanston, IL. He was a graduate of Barrington High School (1977), Colorado College (1981), and University of Minnesota Master’s Program in Addictions Counseling (2019).
Bob had a deep love for family, fishing, nature, and dogs, but his deepest love was for Jesus. Bob honored Jesus’s grace and mercy in his published memoir, “Saved by the Prince of Peace: Dungeon to Sky – Victory in the Face of Overwhelming Odds. The Miracle of Recovery.”
Bob had a keen mind and a passion for deep conversation. Although he was a successful rare coin and precious metals salesman, he felt called in his later years to become a licensed alcohol and drug counselor. Bob reached out to the homeless of St. Paul and used the example of his personal struggles to bring others to sobriety. Bob’s final prayer was his personal favorite, The Serenity Prayer of St. Francis.
Bob is survived by former wife Rochelle Schmidt of St. Paul, MN, stepson, Louis Garcia, step-grandchildren Mick and Natalia Rose, and his beloved Westie dog, Freddy.
Bob is also survived by siblings Terry (Allison) Klocker, Karen (Allison) Trom, Charles F. Allison IV, James Allison, Thomas Allison, and an extensive Allison-Evans clan. All will miss his big hugs, high fives and hearing him say his endearing phrase, “YOU ROCK.”
Bob has found his eternal peace with Jesus. If there’s a good fishing hole in heaven, Bob is there.
A celebration of Bob’s life is being planned later this year.
Memorials can be directed to:
rescuenetworkmn.org
giving@hazeldenbettyford.org
Online condolences are welcome at www.mackenfuneralhome.com.
Condolences
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Uncle Bob was the best! I am still in shock that the last time I saw Uncle Bob, was going to be my last time seeing Uncle Bob. Hearing the news of your passing Uncle Bob has been really hard on all of us. You uplifted everyone around you and if you didn’t believe in Jesus prior to meeting you, you definitely were a believer after meeting you. That’s the only thing that truly gives me comfort is knowing you are in heaven with our father and savior. I truly believe you were sent to earth on mission Uncle Bob, and even though this life on earth was not always easy for you, your spirit helped you to persevere and continue to spread good news. Im so thankful for the role you played in my life and I can’t wait for our next conversation when we meet again in heaven. I’ll have a lot to catch you up on. I’ll see you later Uncle Bob ????????
I just heard of Bob's passing, and I am stunned and saddened. I knew Bob as a truly special, kind and likeable soul. He had such a positive demeanor that always made me feel welcome and appreciated. God put many strong hurdles in his path, but I always saw a real bulldog of tenacity, and a can do attitude. I will truly miss you Bob, but I know you have completely connected with your Lord, and are enjoying the bounties of heaven. Rest in peace my friend. Cary Demont
There are no words for the sadness in my heart when I heard the news of Uncle Bob's passing. He was kind, gentle and gave the best hugs!!! Anyone who had the blessing of knowing or meeting Bob, knew that he was a genuine man. He was one of the best uncles I could of asked for! I have found peace knowing that his faith was unyielding and he is no longer in pain and resting with Jesus. Fly high uncle Bob. You will forever be missed but never forgotten.
I was shocked today to find out Uncle Bob has passed. He was always there for kind and thoughtfull words and Bob and Rochelle would be there for my family for support and fun. Much love to his family and friends who are dealing with this loss. We may not be official family anymore but we are always family in my heart!