Robert "Bob" Reichel
April 26, 1936 ~ December 17, 2024
Born in:
Staples, Minnesota
Resided in:
Dilworth, Minnesota
Bob’s Prayer Service will be livestreamed below at 7:00 PM on Friday, December 27, 2024:
Robert “Bob” N. Reichel, 88, Dilworth, MN passed away Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at Sanford Health, Fargo.
Robert Neal Reichel was April 26, 1936 born to Robert J. Reichel and Alma Olson on the family farm near Staples, Minnesota in Wadena County, Minnesota. Bob worked with his father on the family dairy farm while attending school in Staples and then District 6 country school near Staples. While growing up he did some trapping in the forests and streams near home and spent Saturdays cutting and bringing wood to town. Bob continued to work on the family farm until beginning work on September 16, 1952 at the West Fargo Stockyards. Bob worked at the stockyards for 46 years. He then worked as Superintendent at Holy Cross Cemeteries in Fargo.
He loved spending time with his family and playing on his Fender guitar. Bob also played with a number of bands in the area including Ben and Pauline Deichert, Lorraine and her band and The Rangers. Bob and Pat loved to play cards with their card club for many years.
Getting together with his family was very important to Bob and always enjoyed going camping with immediate and extended family.
Faith was an important part of Bob’s life and he was an active member of St. Elizabeth Catholic Church, Dilworth, MN for 65+ years.
Robert N Reichel and Patricia McGillivray were married on July 16, 1960 in Staples, MN. Pat preceded Bob in death on May 18, 2021.
He is survived by his children; Kathleen Fuder, Lori Hanson, Robert (Diane) J. Reichel, Patricia Sandland, Joe Reichel, Jon (April) Reichel; 18 Grandchildren; 22 Great Grandchildren; 5 Great-Great Grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Patricia; daughter, Pam Hirchert; granddaughter, Casey; great granddaughter, Erica Dodge; great-great grandson, Zayden and siblings, Richard, Shirley, Harvey and an infant sister.
Prayer Service: 7:00 P.M. Friday, December 27, 2024 at Boulger Funeral Home, Fargo with visitation starting at 6:00 P.M.
Mass of Christian Burial: 11:00 A.M. Saturday, December 28, 2024 at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church, Dilworth, MN with visitation starting at 10:00 A.M.
Burial: Holy Cross Cemetery North, Fargo.
Services
Visitation - Friday: December 27, 2024 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Boulger Funeral Home and Celebration of Life Center
123 10th Street S.
Fargo, North Dakota 58103
701-237-6441
www.boulgerfuneralhome.com
Prayer Service - Friday: December 27, 2024 7:00 pm
Boulger Funeral Home and Celebration of Life Center
123 10th Street S.
Fargo, North Dakota 58103
701-237-6441
www.boulgerfuneralhome.com
Visitation - Saturday: December 28, 2024 10:00 am - 11:00 am
St. Elizabeth Catholic Church, Dilworth MN
207 Main St N
Dilworth, MN 56529
Funeral Mass - Saturday: December 28, 2024 11:00 am
St. Elizabeth Catholic Church, Dilworth MN
207 Main St N
Dilworth, MN 56529
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You will be missed so much. Family reunions will never be the same without the smil, laugh and sharing memories of the good Ole days. Rest in peace .
Bob never ceased to amaze me when I worked for him at Holy Cross Cemetery. In his 80’s, he was climbing in & out of the tractors, plowing snow and doing physical work that would have tired a man half his age! I also had the privilege of getting to know him better – I believe he was one of the finest men I ever knew. Eternal rest grant unto him, oh Lord…
Brian Norberg
Dilworth, MN
My sincere sympathies to the whole family. I hold dear the special memories of our family gatherings that was centered around music and camping. Your dad was like an uncle to me. May the memories you all hold dear help you during this difficult time.
Judy and I were neighbors of Bob in North Dilworth for more than 25 years. We have memories of Bob and Pat providing the music at St. Elizabeth. Bob has a great family, we enjoyed the early days of seeing Bob pull the wagon around the neighborhood with 2 sets of twins in the wagon. When our son decided to play the guitar, Bob was willing to come to our house to help him. Bob loved music, he loved the church and from all we witnessed he loved life. We loved Bob and will miss him. Bruce and Judy
Lori and family, sending my sincere sympathy.
Lori and Kathy and family, I’m sad to hear of your dad passing. Sending you all prayers of healing and peace. Michele Dawson Weyhrauch