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ROBERT GEORGE REIERSGAARD
March 22, 1930 ~ April 23, 2011
Robert Reiersgaard, 81, of Vancouver, died Saturday, April 23, 2011 at the Hickey Hospice House due to complications from Lymphoma. He was born the only child of Norma and George Reiersgaard in Rhame, North Dakota.
Robert's family moved from Rhame to Great Falls, Montana in 1942. He graduated from Great Falls High School in 1948. While in high school, he was selected to attend the first Boys' State in Montana for good citizenship.
He excelled in math and went to work as a teller at the First National Bank in Great Falls. He served in the Air Force during the Korean Conflict in 1951-1952. He attended Great Falls Commercial College and worked as an office manager for Montana Hardware.
He married Mary Katherine Kraft, July 18, 1959. In 1970 he founded R. G. R. Enterprises, a jewelry distributor, allowing him to combine his enjoyment of sales, travel and love of people in his vocation. Robert and Mary transferred their business and moved to Vancouver in 1990.
Robert was confirmed at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Great Falls, and belonged to Faith Lutheran Church in Great Falls for 30 years. He was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Vancouver.
He was a life-long fan of the New York Yankees and the Green Bay Packers. He volunteered at the Southwest Washington Convention and Visitor's Bureau. No one was a stranger to Bob and he enjoyed nothing more than sharing his sense of humor with others.
Robert is survived by his children, Shan Rene Reiersgaard, Burnsville, Minnesota, Neil Douglas Reiersgaard (Lisa), Littleton, Colorado, Kent Steven Reiersgaard (Caanan), Seattle, WA; and grandchildren, Tara, Adam and Ryan. A 50th Anniversary Reunion was held at the Izaak Walton Inn in Glacier Park, Montana with all family members present.
He was preceded in death by his grandson, Joe in August, 2010.
A Memorial service will be held Friday, April 29, 2:00 p.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church. Internment will be at Hillcrest Lawn Memorial in Great Falls at a future time.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Free Diabetes Clinic or charity of your choice.
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So sorry to hear of Bob's passing. He will be remembered for his joy in telling his jokes and stories and for his wonderful portrayal of Scrooge in our church play. Our love and prayers to Mary and family.
Matt & Dee Keyes
April 28, 2011
So sorry to hear of Bob's death. I will be praying for your family.
Karlene Frank
April 28, 2011
Thinking and praying for your family. Lori (Frank) Williams
Lori Williams
April 28, 2011
I am saddened to learn about Bob passing on. We spent many hours discussing the state of the world and telling jokes over a soda pop at the mall. Bob became one of my closest friends. I have missed Bob and Mary very much since we moved back east. I love you both very much.
Steve Johnson
April 28, 2011
Bob will certainly be missed, his memory will live on in our office. I so enjoyed chatting with him when he and Mary volunteered at the tourism office ... oh wait that's right Bob chatted and Mary volunteered :) ! He could get a laugh and a smile from everyone he met. Bob was so proud of his children and his family. Thanks Bob for being you! My sympathy to Mary and family. Rosemary Cooke (Vancouver USA)
April 27, 2011
I was so sorry to hear about Bob. We always looked forward to the days he and Mary would volunteer at the Convention and Visitors Bureau. He was such a character and would tell you exactly what he thought on any subject. We will miss you Bob!
Debbie Picard
April 27, 2011
So sorry to hear about Bob, I have so many fond memories of him from the Great Falls days. My thoughts and prayers are with the entire family.
Shawna Martinson Duffy
Shawna Martinson
April 27, 2011
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