Robert Carr - Waterville, Minnesota

July 4, 1956 – Aug. 24, 2017

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Robert “Bob” R. Carr, 61, of Waterville, Minnesota died on Thursday, Aug. 24, 2017, at Mayo Health System, Mankato.

A celebration of Bob’s life will be held at the King Mill Dam, Faribault, Minnesota on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. with a  service of remembrance at 11 a.m. Interment will be held at Fort Snelling National Cemetery, Minneapolis.

Robert R. Carr was born on July 4, 1956, in Sioux Falls, to Robert R. and Ardelle (Wilcox) Carr, Sr. He served in the U. S. Marine Corp. He married Nanette Lee Houtman on Sept. 14, 2001, in Faribault. 

Bob was a mechanic all of his life and was employed by Daikin (McQuay’s) of Faribault until his illness for over 20 years. 

He enjoyed fishing, camping and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.

He is survived by his wife, Nanette; three children, Royal (and Amelia) Carr of Wanamingo, Johnathon Carr of Northfield and Melissa Carr of Kenyon; five grandchildren; two sisters, Lori Carr-Sayler of Sioux Falls and Susan (and Ted) Carr-Beach of Humboldt, Iowa.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two siblings, Eleanor and Johnnie Carr; and one brother in law, Orv Sayler.