March 23, 1952 ~ December 12, 2022
Robert “Bob” Joseph St. Marie, 70, of Fargo, ND, passed away December 12th, 2022. Bob was born March 23, 1952, in Red Lake Falls, MN, son of Raymond Philip and Odina Mae (LaFaivre) St. Marie. He was raised in Red Lake Falls and attended Lafayette High School, graduating in 1970.
Bob was a kind person that had a passion to help anyone in need and made friends in every room he went into. He was the life of the party, enjoying time with family and friends, and always made sure everyone was having a good time.
Anyone that knew Bob knew that he loved sports, enjoying the Vikings Football, Twins Baseball, or Wild Hockey games. He would often be seen wearing something to represent one of those teams. Bob was an avid outdoors person, loving to hunt and fish, involved with the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation.
In April 1984, Bob was married to Becky (Krafthefer-Larson) and became a stepfather to Nova and Chad, father to Alex and Nicole. He was a proud, supportive, fun, loving dad that loved to attend all family events with a cow bell. Bob and Becky later divorced.
Bob held a few jobs, mainly in carpentry. He worked for Williams Pipeline and then retired from Precision Concrete Cutters in 2018.
He spent his retirement years enjoying travels to Arizona, cooking, going to the casino, and being around family. He loved to watch granddaughters, Addy, and Brynley, play volleyball and his grandson, Everett, play trucks in the sand.
Bob is survived by his children, Alex St. Marie of Missoula, MT; Nicole (Brian Oknick) St. Marie of Moorhead, MN, and grandchildren: Addison, Brynley, and Everett. Stepchildren, Nova (Troy) Larson-Edinger Fargo, ND, and Chad Larson, Baltimore, MD. Stepmother Arlene St. Marie of Fertile, MN, brothers Tom (Mary) St. Marie of Rochester, MN, Mark St. Marie of Rock Springs WY; sister Linda Yaeger of Crookston, MN. Along with several nieces, nephews, many extended family members, and friends.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents, Odina and Raymond St. Marie; brother, John St. Marie, brother-in-law, Wayne Yaeger; grandparents Joe St. Marie, Clem and Dulice Davis, Amelia LaFaivre and Louis Lefaivre.
As you celebrate Bob, we would like you to watch a Vikings Football (SKOL!), Twins Baseball, or Wild Hockey game in his honor, cheers to him. Feel free to share pictures with us.
Bob was a survivor of cancer and in lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Roger Maris Cancer Center.
A memorial service will be at a later date.
Nova, Troy, Cole and Nyah
Where do I begin. Bob n I were very close all the yrs we grew up together! When we lived on the farm he would followed me all over! In the woods n the barn! Lots of good times picking hazelnut n apples work in the garden! Or I should say eating everything in the garden! I m going to miss him soooo much! We use to talk recipes all the time! I love you Bob! My little brother!❤️❤️❤️
Sending my
Sympathies for all the family’s.
Very sorry to hear of the loss of your father and the kids’ grandpa. Sending thoughts and prayers of healing for your your whole family
The Roesch’s