Robert David Pallesen, Sr.

Robert David Pallesen, 76, Ocala, died Wednesday, November 7, 2012.  He was born in The Bronx, NY, was a manager in the automobile manufacturing industry and moved to Ocala in 1987 from Los Lunas, NM.

Robert was a veteran of Korea and Vietnam serving proudly for 23 years with The United States Marine Corps.  He was a member of The American Legion Post #58 Dunnellon, The VFW and The Marine Corp Fleet Reserve.

He enjoyed playing golf and accomplished two (2) Hole-In-Ones, the first in Lamar, CO, October 1985 and on his 70th birthday in 2006 he achieved his second at Rainbow Springs, Dunnellon, FL; roller skating, baseball (especially the Yankees), and caring for his horses; most importantly, he enjoyed spending time with his Wife, Children and especially his Grandchildren.

Survivors include his wife of 58 years: Betty; Sons: Kevin (Josie) Pallesen, Houston, TX; Robert D. (Iona) Pallesen, Jr., Albuquerque, NM; Keith (Beth) Pallesen, Mackay, Queensland, Australia; Daughters: Laurie Pallesen, Dunnellon; Malulani Grantham, Fayetteville, NC; Leilani (Ty) Letcher, St. Petersburg, FL; Sister: Betty Lynn, Orlando, FL; 15 Grandchildren and 14 Great-Grandchildren.

A Funeral Mass is scheduled for 2:00 pm Wednesday, November 14, 2012 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Dunnellon with Father Kevin MacGabhan Celebrant.  Visitation is scheduled for 6:00 to 8:00 pm Tuesday, November 13, 2012 with an American Legion Ceremony at 6:00 and The Wake Service at 7:00 pm at The Roberts Funeral Home, Dunnellon, FL.  Inurnment will be 10:00 am Friday, November 16, 2012 at The Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell, FL with full military honors provided by the Crystal River American Legion Honor Guard.

In lieu of flowers the Family requests donations in the memory of Mr. Pallesen to:  The Wounded Warriors Project, 4899 Belfort Road Suite 300, Jacksonville, FL  32256 or Folds of Honor Foundation. 5800 N. Patriot Drive, Owasso, OK  74055.

Online condolences may be offered at robertsofdunnellon.com