Robert John Coons, 61, of Grand Forks, ND, passed away suddenly as a result of an accident on Saturday, February 9, 2019, in Grand Forks, ND.

Robert was born September 27, 1957 in Grand Forks to John and Mary Ann (Vigen) Coons.  He grew up in East Grand Forks, MN, attended Sacred Heart School and graduated from East Grand Forks Senior High in 1976. Robert worked as a realtor for Crary Real Estate and was part owner of Team Lawn and Landscaping. He previously worked in the service industry running many local restaurants including La Campana, Ponderosa, Westward Ho, the Townhouse, and UND Catering.

Survivors include his father John Coons of East Grand Forks, MN; sisters, Peggy (Richard) Bares of Grand Forks, ND; Bev Fowler of Grand Forks, ND; Debbie (Duane) Jungels of Grand Forks, ND; Carol (Greg) Schellert of High Ridge, MO; brothers, Tim (Bobbie) Coons of Thompson, ND, and Roger (Judee) Coons of Grand Forks, ND; sister-in-law, Linda Coons of Argusville, ND; and many cherished nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends. He was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Ann Coons; brother, Larry Coons; brother-in-law, Keith Fowler; cousin, Mike Vigen; and special friend, Carl "Petie" Belgarde.

Funeral Service: 1:00 pm on Saturday, February 16, 2019, at Dahl Funeral Home, 2029 Central Ave. NW, East Grand Forks, MN 56721.

Visitation: 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm on Friday, February 15, 2019, with a prayer service at 6:30 pm also at the funeral Home, the visitation will continure one hour before the service.

Interment: Memorial Park North, Grand Forks, ND, in the spring