Robert W. McLennan, age 97, of Appleton, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 18th, 2022, at St. Elizabeth Hospital. Bob was born in Manitoba, Canada on December 12, 1924, to the late Robert Cameron and Edith (McKay) McLennan. Bob proudly served his country in the Canadian Navy during World War II. He graduated in 1948 from the University of Manitoba with a degree in Engineering and started his career in the paper industry in Fort Frances, Ontario. It was there that he met the love of his life, Ila Frant. In 1951, they were united in marriage. The couple raised their family and enjoyed 60 years together until Ila passed in 2010. The family moved to Wisconsin in 1969. Bob worked as an Operations Manager at Appleton Papers Lock Mill, retiring in 1990. He was a member of the Appleton Kiwanis Club where he volunteered in the Terrific Kids Program. He loved golfing, skiing, woodworking, and spending time at the family cottage on Rainy Lake in Ontario. Bob is survived by his son, Robert "Jim" McLennan, Milwaukee, daughter, Riley McLennan, Appleton, grandchildren Jamie Cronce, Milwaukee and Jack Cronce, Kaukauna. Per Bob's wishes, no formal services will be held. Interment will take place at Riverview Cemetery in Fort Francis, Ontario.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at The Heritage for the compassionate care given to Bob.