Robert Julius Annis

Robert Julius Annis, age 84, lifelong Mapleton resident, died Friday, December 6, 2024 at the Mapleton Community Home.

Funeral service will be held at 11am, Monday, December 9, 2024 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Mapleton with visitation starting at 9am. Burial will follow at Union Cemetery. Please share a memory of Robert with his family, watch his video tribute, and view his service livestreamed at www.mankatomortuary.com.

Robert was born December 29, 1939 in Mapleton to Arthur and Eleanor (Rabenhorst) Annis. He attended school in Mapleton and served in the Army from February 7, 1962 until completing his reserve obligation on February 6, 1968.

Robert was united in marriage to Carol Rader on August 5, 1967 in Alma City. As newlyweds, they returned to Mapleton and Robert began farming. At one time, Robert and Carol farmed 1,200 acres and built their home in 1983. He enjoyed farming, riding his Goldwing trike that he had specialty painted chameleon paint, going to bike rallies in Sturgis and Algona, and wintering in Arizona. One of Robert’s favorite places was LynDel’s Cafe in Mapleton, visiting with friends and enjoying coffee with other farmers. He and Carol were longtime members of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Mapleton, and he served on the church council. In addition, Robert was involved with Sertoma Club.

Robert is survived by his wife, Carol Annis, of Mapleton; daughter, Tammy (Douglas) Schmidt; son, Terry Annis; grandsons, Dustyn (Ciara) Schmidt, Dillon (significant other Danielle Taylor) Schmidt, Dalton Schmidt, and Dawson Schmidt; nieces and nephews, Roxanne (Mike) Schlasner, Michael (Joyce) Hummer, Mark (Heidi) Hummer, and Vickie (Bryce) Walters; and numerous great-nieces and great-nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Timothy “Tim” Annis; and sister, Ruth (Irvin) Hummer.

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