St. Louis Cremation

Robert Bolla

Robert passed away peacefully on July 27, 2025.

He was born in Dansville, NY on 8/18/1943.

Survived by his wife, Terese Bolla of 58 years.

Remembered by:
Daughter: Jennifer Bolla, PhD, Son: Stephen Bolla, Daughter-in-Law: Mary Bolla, Grandchildren: Samuel Bolla and Natalie Bolla, Sister: Susan Shuman and husband Danny Shuman, and niece: Andrea Shuman.

Bob was a college professor, department chair of biology, Dean of College of Arts and Science, Provost.

Tin Duck Consulting/Tin Duck Studios Owner: Consulting on technology start-up, bioscience, graduate education and program development. He is a self-trained photographer.

Service Information:

Date: August 8th, 2025

Place: Holy Infant Catholic Church 627 Dennison Dr., Baldwin, MO 63021

Donations in lieu of flower: Jazz St. Louis Academy: 3536 Washington Ave, St. Louis, MO 63103 or Food Outreach 3117 Olive Street St. Louis, MO 63103

1 Comments

  1. Elizabeth Constantz Petersen on August 2, 2025 at 1:54 pm

    Oh I am sad to learn about Dr. Bolla’s passing. I had him for a gerontology class at Univ of Missouri St. Louis. He was such an amazing professor, and cared about a lot about his students. I was very lucky to get to have him for class. My condolences to all of his family. What an amazing man!



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