Obituary of Robert James Morris

Robert (Bob) Morris, married 70 years to his beloved, Virginia Morris, father of 11, grandfather of 22, great-grandfather of 12. Born 10 August 1927, died 3 May 2022 at the age of 94. US Coast Guard 1944 to 1945. US Army 1950 to 1953. Publisher, book seller, developed the self-help industry focusing on alcohol and drug dependency. Proud member of AA, 46 years Sober. Worked extensively with the alcohol and drug rehabilitation centers in the seven-county area, started the alcohol and drug intervention programs with the Hennepin and Dakota County Courts. He was a proud member of St. Leonard’s Church for the past 15 years. Memorial Mass will be held at 7:00PM with a visitation at 6:00 PM, Tuesday, May 10 at St. Leonard’s Church, 3949 Clinton Avenue, Minneapolis. Memorials preferred to St. Leonard’s Church or the Minnesota Recovery Connection.