Robert Palmer

Robert Palmer passed away on September 20, 2026, at his home in Brainerd, MN at the age of 83.

Robert Donald Palmer was born March 23, 1943, in Minneapolis, MN to Lester and Francis (Peck) Palmer. Bob attended Anoka high school. Following high school, he worked at Anoka Electric as Crew Chief Linemen along with volunteer Firefighter/Fire Chief and Police Officer in Anoka County.

Bob married Jaqie and to this union two daughters were born Kelli and Shelli. On August 27th, 1993, Bob married Karen and to this union Bob gained two sons Gyles and Chad. Bob retired in 1999 from Anoka Electric (now Connexus Energy) and Bob and Karen moved to Big Pine Lake to enjoy their retirement years, but in true ‘Bob fashion’ he continued to work a part-time job at B & K Services, traveling alongside Karen, setting up/resetting hardware stores. Bob was also part of Finlayson township board and lake association on Big Pine Lake serving as President for many years. Bob loved to talk on the phone spending countless hours catching up with family and friends, he talked daily to his daughter Shelli and grandsons – Robert and Brandon.

Grateful for having shared his life are his wife, Karen; daughter Shelli (Kim) Jamison, sons; Gyles (Heidi) Larson and Chad Larson. Grandchildren; Robert (Nicole Anderson) Loftus and Brandon Loftus, Chase and Addison Larson and Chesney and Hadley Larson. Great-Grandchildren; Asher and Oakley Loftus and Mia Loftus. Brother, Gary (Sandra) Palmer and sister, Rosie Mattson and several nieces and nephew along with many good friends.

Gone before him; parents Lester and Francis, daughter Kelli (2017), brother, Donald and sister Ruth and Ginger.

In lieu of traditional thank you notes, a donation has been made to a local charity in Bob’s honor. We deeply appreciate your presence, love, and support during this time.

A Memorial Service will be held on Monday September 28, 2026, at 2:00pm at the Halvorson Taylor Funeral Home in Brainerd. There will be a visitation held one hour prior to the start of the service. Refreshments will be served following the service.

Arrangements are entrusted to Brenny Family Funeral Chapel, Baxter.