Robert "Bob" J. Krag Sr.

Robert James (Bob) Krag, age 96, passed away peacefully, at his home at Touchmark at Harwood Grove, in Fargo, ND, on Saturday, April 4, 2026; he was the last living family member of his generation. The kids now are the ones carrying the torch as role models for his grandkids and great grandkids, hoping to make him proud.

Bob was born July 7, 1929, to Olav (Ollie) and Mary (Jendritza) Krag, having three siblings, Ollie, Betty, and Mary Rose.

Bob graduated from St. Mary’s, went on to Sacred Heart Academy, and graduated in 1947, then joined the US Naval Reserve, and received an Honorable Discharge in 1954. Bob graduated from Interstate Business College in 1948 and immediately looked for full-time work.

Bob then met the love of his life, Jacqueline Ann Rutherford, (Jackie) and married in 1950, at St. Mary’s Cathedral.

Bob was preceded in death by his wife Jackie; son, Steve; parents; and siblings.

Bob is survived by his sons, Robert (Bobbie) Krag II, Moorhead, MN, Jeff Krag, Stillwater, MN; daughters and daughter in law, Cory Krag, Woodbury, MN, Lisa (Mazi) Miar, Bigfork, MN, Mari Krag, (Steve) Fargo; grandchildren, Tom Krag, Jenny (Krag) Garcia, Nicole (Reitz) Schroeder, Amanda (Reitz) Midthun, Tanaya Reitz, Jeff Kupitz, Cody Kupitz, Mindy Kupitz, Sharz (Miar) Neitge, Misha (Miar) Smith; great grandchildren, Jackson, Carter, Hutch, Hynt, J.J, Cali, Izzy, Jack, Owen, Jaida, Janessa, Alex, Sophie, Haylee, Kodi, Ella; and one great-great granddaughter coming July of 2026.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that memorial donations be made in Bob’s honor to HIA Hospice.