1921
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2016
Dr. Robert Liners
May 22, 1921 — May 2, 2016
Dr. Robert A. Liners, 94 of Watertown, passed away on Monday, May 2, 2016 at Heritage Homes of Watertown, surrounded by his family.
Bob was born on May 22, 1921 in Brainerd, MN, the son of Arthur and Hazel (Squires) Liners. After high school, he served in the US Army Air-Force in the Pacific during WWII. He is a 1947 graduate of St. John's University (MN) and 1951 Graduate of Marquette University School of Dentistry. On June 14, 1947, Bob married Lois LeVasseur at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart of Cloquet, MN and they had 4 children. In 1951, the family moved to the Watertown area, where Dr. Liners purchased his dental practice of 37 years. His accomplishments are extensive and include: multiple State, National and International Rotary and Dental Association Awards for volunteer dental work; Watertown Main Street Bridge naming; St. John's University Outstanding Alumnus; Marquette University Outstanding Alumnus and Marquette Dental School Distinguished Alumnus. Bob's service to St. Henry Catholic Church was extensive and he brought his faith to life with his willingness to assume any role. Dr. Liners life was rooted in his faith, his love of people, and commitment to serving others. He and Lois served on 65 mission trips to 12 counties, bringing dental health to areas of the world that had never heard of a dentist! Rotary International and Dr. Robert A. Liners had shared passion of "Service Above Self". He was a man of unquestionable character and he will be deeply missed.
Bob is survived by: his Wife Lois; 3 Children Anne (Duane) Brett, Mary Schuett, and David (Julie) Liners; 10 Grandchildren Dustin (Amy) Schuett, Sara (Gabriel) Ruiz, Jennifer Schuett, Jill (Mitch) Bruckert, Heather (Jake) Gernetzke, Eric Liners, Robert Liners, Anne Liners, Todd Brett, and Stacy (Nick) Wenner; and 5 Great-Grandchildren. He is also survived by a number of nieces, nephews, other relatives, especially Karen, Dennis, Christopher, and Rebekah Foelker, and many dear friends.
Dr. Liners is preceded in death by: his parents, Siblings Sister Mary Arthur OSB (Genevieve), Agnes Erickson, Arnold Liners, and Rita Liners. He is further preceded in death by Son Stephen Peter Liners in 2015, Stephen's Wife, Rosie in 2005 and Grandson Shawn Robert Schuett in 2013.
In lieu of flowers, memorials to Kilimambogo Dental Clinic would be appreciated.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 7:00PM on Friday, May 6, 2016 at St. Henry Catholic Church of Watertown with Fr. Mark Brummel, cmf and Fr. Bruce Wellems, cmf presiding. Visitation will on Friday from 4:00PM until the time of service at the church. Burial will be at 10:00AM on Saturday at St. Henry Catholic Cemetery.
Bob was born on May 22, 1921 in Brainerd, MN, the son of Arthur and Hazel (Squires) Liners. After high school, he served in the US Army Air-Force in the Pacific during WWII. He is a 1947 graduate of St. John's University (MN) and 1951 Graduate of Marquette University School of Dentistry. On June 14, 1947, Bob married Lois LeVasseur at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart of Cloquet, MN and they had 4 children. In 1951, the family moved to the Watertown area, where Dr. Liners purchased his dental practice of 37 years. His accomplishments are extensive and include: multiple State, National and International Rotary and Dental Association Awards for volunteer dental work; Watertown Main Street Bridge naming; St. John's University Outstanding Alumnus; Marquette University Outstanding Alumnus and Marquette Dental School Distinguished Alumnus. Bob's service to St. Henry Catholic Church was extensive and he brought his faith to life with his willingness to assume any role. Dr. Liners life was rooted in his faith, his love of people, and commitment to serving others. He and Lois served on 65 mission trips to 12 counties, bringing dental health to areas of the world that had never heard of a dentist! Rotary International and Dr. Robert A. Liners had shared passion of "Service Above Self". He was a man of unquestionable character and he will be deeply missed.
Bob is survived by: his Wife Lois; 3 Children Anne (Duane) Brett, Mary Schuett, and David (Julie) Liners; 10 Grandchildren Dustin (Amy) Schuett, Sara (Gabriel) Ruiz, Jennifer Schuett, Jill (Mitch) Bruckert, Heather (Jake) Gernetzke, Eric Liners, Robert Liners, Anne Liners, Todd Brett, and Stacy (Nick) Wenner; and 5 Great-Grandchildren. He is also survived by a number of nieces, nephews, other relatives, especially Karen, Dennis, Christopher, and Rebekah Foelker, and many dear friends.
Dr. Liners is preceded in death by: his parents, Siblings Sister Mary Arthur OSB (Genevieve), Agnes Erickson, Arnold Liners, and Rita Liners. He is further preceded in death by Son Stephen Peter Liners in 2015, Stephen's Wife, Rosie in 2005 and Grandson Shawn Robert Schuett in 2013.
In lieu of flowers, memorials to Kilimambogo Dental Clinic would be appreciated.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 7:00PM on Friday, May 6, 2016 at St. Henry Catholic Church of Watertown with Fr. Mark Brummel, cmf and Fr. Bruce Wellems, cmf presiding. Visitation will on Friday from 4:00PM until the time of service at the church. Burial will be at 10:00AM on Saturday at St. Henry Catholic Cemetery.
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Friday, May 6th, 2016, 4:00pm - 7:00pm, St. Henry Catholic Church
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Friday, May 6th, 2016, 7:00pm, St. Henry Catholic Church
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St. Henry Catholic Cemetery
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