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Robert Gordon “Bob” Strand

Birth	:	14 May 1942 Clay County, South Dakota, USA
Death	:	30 Oct 2013 Beresford, Union County, South Dakota, USA
Burial	:	Emmanuel Lutheran Cemetery, Beresford, Union County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.0698280, -96.7529907
Description	:	Robert "Bob" Strand was born on May 14, 1942 to parents Orville and Grace (Dahlin) Strand and passed away peacefully on October 30, 2013. Bob grew up with his six siblings on a farm near Wakonda. He attended West Point School until the 6th grade and then finished his schooling in Wakonda, graduating from Wakonda High School in 1960. Bob married Shirley Van Driel on December 7, 1963 in Yankton SD. Bob and Shirley lived in Canton SD for 6 months before moving to Beresford where they made their home for over 49 years. They were blessed with two children, Jodi... Read More	Robert "Bob" Strand was born on May 14, 1942 to parents Orville and Grace (Dahlin) Strand and passed away peacefully on October 30, 2013. Bob grew up with his six siblings on a farm near Wakonda. He attended West Point School until the 6th grade and then finished his schooling in Wakonda, graduating from Wakonda High School in 1960. Bob married Shirley Van Driel on December 7, 1963 in Yankton SD. Bob and Shirley lived in Canton SD for 6 months before moving to Beresford where they made their home for over 49 years. They were blessed with two children, Jodi Lynn in 1973 and Eric Scott in 1978. Bob worked construction with his uncle Gordon Strand after graduation then later for Merriman Well Drilling of Beresford and finally Richard Ewing Equipment in Tea until his retirement. Bob was a volunteer fireman on the Beresford Fire Department for 41 years and was also a life-long member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Beresford. Bob loved to golf and especially with his buddy Tubby for over 20 years. He also enjoyed 35 years of family camping trips, especially with friends Dix and Karen. But Bob's greatest joy in life was spending time with his family and friends, especially his grandchildren Jason and Maiya who he loved more than life itself. He will forever be the ultimate hero to his children and grandchildren for his courageous battles over the years. Those who survive and were blessed to be a part of Bob's life are his wife Shirley of Beresford, children Jodi Strand and Eric Strand (Toni Severson) all of Sioux Falls, grandson Jason Strand of Sioux Falls, granddaughter Maiya Strand of Garretson, Emma Grace expected to arrive in February 2014, sisters Mary (Jerold) Voegeli, Netta (Ron) Hustrulid, LuAnn (Ron) Swanson all of Beresford, brothers Glenn of Illinois and Keith of Centerville, sister-in-law Gloria Winick, Plymouth MN, his mother-in-law Elsie Van Driel of Beresford, and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Bob was preceded in death by his mother Grace, his father Orville, his brother Jerry, his nephew Jason, and his father-in-law Harold Van Driel. Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM, Monday, November 4, 2013 at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Beresford, with burial at Emmanuel Lutheran Cemetery, rural Beresford. Visitation will be Sunday at the church from 5PM to 8PM with a prayer service at 7PM.

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Robert Gordon “Bob” Strand's memorial is located at: Emmanuel Lutheran Cemetery, Beresford, Union County, USA.
When did Robert Gordon “Bob” Strand death?
Robert Gordon “Bob” Strand death on 30 Oct 2013 in Beresford, Union County, South Dakota, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Robert Gordon “Bob” Strand's memorial?
Latitude: 43.0698280
Longitude: -96.7529907

Family Members:

Parent

Orville Oden Strand

(1916 - 1990)

Grace Lavada Dahlin Strand

(1921 - 2010)

Spouse

Shirley Ann Van Driel Strand

(1944 - 2022)

Siblings

Jerry Leon Strand

(1939 - 2011)

Mary Kae Strand Voegeli

(1941 - 2020)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Emmanuel Lutheran Cemetery
Beresford, Union County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0698280, -96.7529907

2. Beresford Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.0699997, -96.7533035

3. Beresford Memorial Park Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.0695763, -96.7517853

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5. Bethesda Cemetery
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7. Gothland Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.0764008, -96.6877975

8. Saint Peters Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.0619011, -96.8244019

9. Brooklyn Cemetery
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10. Bonine Cemetery
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11. Zion United Methodist Cemetery
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12. Nazareth Cemetery
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13. Saint Joseph Catholic Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.9836950, -96.7466350

14. Danefield Seventh Day Advent Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.0108000, -96.8452300

15. Hovde Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.0685997, -96.8835983

16. Skrefsrud Lutheran Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.1563400, -96.8213400

17. Romsdal Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.1565781, -96.6682739

18. Old Romsdal
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Coordinate: 43.1568946, -96.6684787

19. Pleasant Hill Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.0266991, -96.6192017

20. Saint Johns Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.0696983, -96.9056015

21. Tuntland Cemetery
Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1711006, -96.6866989

22. Komstad Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.0417938, -96.9058914

23. Pleasant Hill Pioneer Cemetery
Beresford, Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1847000, -96.7758026

24. Peace Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.9805984, -96.6481018