Robert A. (Bob) Erlandson

Robert A. 'Bob" Erlandson, 94, of Towson, MD, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 7, 2025.

A longtime reporter for the Baltimore Sun, he retired from the paper in 1998 after having served as the Vietnam War correspondent (1966-1968), Latin American Bureau Chief (1969-1973), and London Bureau Chief (1979-1983). A lover of all things Scottish, he played the bagpipes with the John F. Nicoll Pipe Band.

He is survived by two daughters: Kathy Lee Erlandson Liston (Earl Strain) of Brookneal, VA and Lisa Lee Spencer Erlandson Turpin (James Turpin) of Towson, a grandson Christopher N. Erlandson-Braga, and his beloved Shelties Shiloh and Rachael. He was preceded in death by his wife Elise Rita DiPaula Erlandson.

Per his request there will be no service. In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to Northern Chesapeake Sheltie Rescue, Inc., 205 Haynes Court, Abingdon, MD 21009.

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