Robert Darrell (Beans) Parriott, age 87, of Kiester, MN passed away peacefully, Monday, March 6, 2023 at Heartland Senior Living-Parkview Care Center in Wells, MN. A graveside service with Military Honors will be held at Our Saviors Lutheran Cemetery in Kiester, MN at 11:00 a.m. with a Celebration of Life luncheon following the graveside service at the Kiester American Legion on May 27, 2023. Nasinec Funeral Home in Wells is entrusted with arrangements. Please see www.nasinecfh.com to leave online condolences.

Robert was born on September 4, 1935 in Albert Lea, MN to Richard and Bernadine (Armstrong) Parriott.  He attended Kiester High School and left to join the army and serve his country.  He served two years in the United States Army, stationed in the Philippines during the Korean War. He met the love of his life, Jeanette Johnson at Kenny’s Recreation Pool Hall in Kiester, MN.  On June 9, 1962, they were united in marriage.  To this union Kari Lynn was born.  Robert was a hard-working farmer, milk hauler, truck driver, and retired from Winnebago Industries. Robert was well known for his “dry” sense of humor, quick wit, infectious grin, big heart, his unabiding love for his family and his country.  Robert enjoyed watching old Western movies especially John Wayne and would recite most of the highlights of the movies.  He enjoyed tinkering with tractors, watching birds, camping, telling stories, and being in charge of the perfect campfire.  He loved his family, especially his granddaughter Mariah Kari, who had her Grandpa wrapped around her little finger since birth.

Robert was a member of Kiester American Legion Post #454, and a member of Good Hope Parish Lutheran Church in Kiester

Robert was preceded in death by his parents Richard and Bernadine Parriott, father and mother-in-law Chester and Beatrice (Betty) Johnson Olson, brother Jack Parriott, brothers-in-law Gene Shaw, Norbert Hochrieter and John Randolph, sisters in-law Donna Osmundson and Zelda Kinder.

Robert is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Jeanette of Kiester, MN; daughter Kari “The Kid” Jacobson of Merrifield, MN and granddaughter Mariah “The Little One” Jacobson of Garner, IA; sisters Patricia Hochrieter of Madison, MS, Janet Shaw of Cypress, TX, and Susan Randolph of Seminole, OK; sister-in-law MJ Parriott of Chandler, AZ, brothers-in-law Dale (Cathy) Johnson of Pequot Lakes, MN,  and Carroll Johnson (LeAnn Lindeman) of Aitken, MN, and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

The family would like to thank the staff at Heartland Senior Living-Parkview Care Center, and UHD Hospice for their compassionate care and friendship over the last year.