Robert "Bob" Lovelace

Robert Palmer Lovelace was born in Salt Lake City, UT on June 30, 1967. He was the first-born son to Gordon and Joyce (Hayden) Lovelace. He grew up in West Fargo, ND and graduated high school in 1985. Bob furthered his education at Moorhead State University. After 4 years, he graduated college with a BA in business administration.

Bob began working in the food industry in Fargo at Chi Chi’s Mexican restaurant where he met his first wife, Teri Omlid. After college, he moved over to the Ground Round in Fargo where he worked as an assistant GM. After a couple years with GR, he was transferred to the Sioux Falls, SD.

After over a decade of managing, Bob moved onto yet another restaurant in Sioux Falls, Granite city. Bob managed several years at GC which included a promotion to area manager and moving both to Des Moines, IA and finally Maple Grove, MN.

Bob was a beloved manager at every place he served. He was well known and loved by staff and patrons alike.

In May 2005, Bob married his second wife Elizabeth Knutson of Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Together, they have three children. He was the most loving and caring father. Bob loved his children; Hayden Robert (20), Ava Elizabeth (14), and Zakaria James (11). He was a devoted father and loved spending time with all three kids.

Bob worked hard, but played harder. He was given the nickname, “sideshow Bob”, because he love to be the center of attention and the life of the party. He was a charmer, and made everyone he came into contact with, feel special and loved.

Bob, also known as “Bobby” was a great storyteller. Although sometimes his stories took a while, they were filled with laughter and wild rides. Bob also love to sing and dance (even though he had no rhythm). Bob lived life to the fullest and stretched himself too thin sometimes.

Robert passed away unexpectedly, June 6, 2023 from a serious infection. He is survived by his sons Hayden and Zak, his daughter, Ava all of Maple Grove, MN, his mother, Joyce (Lovelace) Malpert of Fargo, brother, Richard Lovelace of Lake Havasu City, AZ, sister, Jodi Lovelace-Boerema, brother-in-law, Aaron Boerema, nephews, Alex, Brady, Charlie, niece, Aubree Boerema all of Sioux Falls, SD and several aunts and uncles and cousins, who loved him dearly.

He was preceded in death by father Gordon Charles Lovelace.

In lieu of flowers, donations are preferred to support Bob’s children either through Venmo @lovelace20 (confirmation pin 8017) or by sending memorials to PO BOX 1775, Fargo, ND 58107.

A visitation will be held on Sunday, June 11, 2023 at 1:00 PM with a memorial service at 2:00 PM at Boulger Funeral Home and Celebration of Life Center, Fargo.