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

5 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!



  2. John & Pamela Gladbach on August 4, 2025 at 10:14 am

    We’re so sorry to hear about Bob’s passing. We feel grateful that our paths crossed years ago—he was truly a wonderful man. Please know that your family is in our thoughts during this difficult time.



  3. Steve Pueppke on August 4, 2025 at 11:31 am

    I am so sorry to hear of Bob‘s passing. He and I were both hired by the University of Missouri-St. Louis in 1976 and went through the early years as Assistant Professors together. Bob was a fun guy and a great colleague. We spent a lot of time together, leaning on the wall or sitting in one of our offices and chatting. It’s been almost 50 years, but I still remember his good humor and ability to laugh his way through our trials and tribulations as junior faculty members. I moved on after a few years, as did Bob, but we exchanged emails at least once a year, keeping in touch. Rest in peace, my friend.



  4. Rob Prescott on August 7, 2025 at 4:53 pm

    Bob was a dear friend and mentor to me over many years. It was very recently that he reached out to me on LinkedIn, so I was shocked at his passing.
    He did so much in his life, each day, but he found time to encourage all of the people he believed in. I am so lucky to be one of those people.
    Teresa, my wife Tracy and I send you our warmest wishes and prayers. You and Bob will always be one of the happiest couples we have known.
    I can summon up his voice in my mind at any time, always in the only mode in which he spoke to me: his joy in our shared mission to help students learn and move on with their lives.
    I never see a Brittany spaniel but I think of Bob.
    Rob Prescott



  5. Jill Winter on August 7, 2025 at 10:41 pm

    I was a technician in Bob’s lab while working on my UMSL undergraduate degree. He was always happy and willing to patiently help all of us climb the ladder out of ignorance. I feel lucky to have known him and though I am shocked to see that he is gone, I am certain that he had a great life. Rest In Peace Bob.



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