Boatman, Robert L. "Gus" Age 79 of Mpls. passed away February 24, 2017. Retired US Army Veteran Vietnam. Life member of James Ballentine VFW Post #246 and life member of AL Post #1. Preceded in death by parents; sisters, Lillian, Glenda and Barbara. Survived by his wife of 56 years, Karen; children, Theresa Savina and Glenn Boatman; grandchildren, Rochelle, Glenn Jr., Amanda, Alyssa; great granddaughters, Muriella and Isabel; brothers, Roger and Donald; other relatives and friends. Services at a later date. Special thanks to Tammy and Rayney for their care; and the daycare at MN Veterans Home.