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Robert Lester Baldwin Obituary and Family Listing Robert Lester “Bob” Baldwin, 89, of Warrensburg, passed away Tuesday, July 12, 2016 at Country Club Care Center in Warrensburg after losing his long battle with cancer. Bob was born on February 28, 1927 in Lyons, NE, the eldest son of Glen and Bessie (Goff) Baldwin. He grew up in Sioux Falls, SD. When he was 17, Bob joined the U.S. Navy and fought in World War II. He was stationed in the Philippine Islands from 1944-46. At the end of the war, Bob received and honorable discharge from the Navy and returned to SD where he attended Black Hills State Teachers’ College. It was there that he met the love of his life, Jean Linton. They were married on June 1, 1949. He received his BS degree and went on to teach in SD. He later earned his MS degree at SDSU and his Ed D from USD. In 1968, Bob moved his family to Warrensburg, MO, where he became a Founding Father of the MO Safety Center and school bus transportation safety for the nation. He was later honored with induction into the Veterans of Safety organization. He was also a member of the United Methodist Church and Warrensburg Rotary Club. Bob preceded his wife, Jean, in death by six hours. He is survived by his three children, Dianne Baldwin of St. Louis, MO, Joan Roe and husband, Bud, of Peculiar, MO, and Lee Baldwin and wife, Winnie, of Fulton, MO; his younger brother, Roland Baldwin and wife, Bebe, of Minneapolis, MN; and two nieces, two nephews, nine grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents. A private funeral service will be held for family members at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the American Cancer Society and can be left in care of Sweeney-Phillips & Holdren Funeral Home. https://www.sweeneyphillipsholdren.com/obituary/3808838

Rolland Baldwin Obituary and Family Listing Rolland Baldwin Left a legacy of commitment and service to family, church and community, when he died of cancer in his home on June 21. Rollie was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa, on November 19, 1929, and grew up in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. He served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean conflict and graduated from South Dakota State University. On May 25, 1952, he and Bebe Thompson began their 71 years of marriage. Rollie worked for Honeywell for more than 30 years. He completed his career as Director of Engineering for the Aerospace and Avionics Division. He was known as a brilliant manager who also cared about the wellbeing of his colleagues. He was an ordained elder and deacon in the Presbyterian Church. He was passionate about social justice. He served for many years on the Presbytery Mission Team that worked alongside Liberty Community Church in its community ministry in North Minneapolis. He was also committed to the rights of people who lived with disabilities. At Honeywell he developed an internship program that offered work experience to people who were blind, broadening their opportunities for future employment. The program became a national model. After his retirement, he worked as an advisor for employment issues at State Services for the Blind. His interest in children led him to serve for many years as a board member on Minnesota State Academy for the Blind Foundation. His four children remember him as a loving father who made each one feel special. He encouraged and supported them as they pursued their own dreams. He modeled care for each other and for others. Rollie was preceded in death by his parents, Glen and Bessie, brother Robert and sister-in-law Jean. He is survived by wife Bebe, sons Michael and Douglas, daughters Elizabeth and Carol, grandchildren Jason and Lindsey, nephew Lee (Winnie), nieces Dianne Baldwin and Joan (Bud) Roe. Family and friends will gather to celebrate Rollie's life at Westminster Presbyterian Church (1200 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis) on July 15 at 11:00 with visitation at 10:00. A luncheon will follow the service. The family suggests memorials to Westminster Presbyterian Church, Liberty Community Church, New Life Presbyterian Church or the Alzheimer's Association. https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/twincities/name/rolland-baldwin-obituary?id=52367442