Robert Wiskus of Manning

Robert Louis (Bob) Wiskus, 82, of Manning, passed away February 4, 2025 at Thomas Rest Haven in Coon Rapids. A Funeral Mass will be 2 p.m., Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Manning.
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