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Robert L. "Bob" Nash Obituary
Robert L. Nash, 88 of Park Rapids, MN died on Friday, July 29th after a long battle with CLL (chronic lymphocytic leukemia) in Bethany on 42nd Nursing Home, Fargo ND with his wife JoAnn by his side. Robert Lloyd Nash was born to Lloyd G. and Blanche M. (Gustafson) Nash on March 8, 1928 in St. Paul, MN. He grew up in the Minneapolis area with his sister, Phyllis. He attended Edison High School in Mpls. He left school early to pursue his love of ranch life and horses in Montana. He went on to serve in the Navy during the end of World War II. After receiving his honorable discharge from the Navy he became a professional truck driver. In 1951 Bob started driving for Greyhound Bus Lines. Bob met his wife JoAnn Gebhardt (Bismarck, ND) on a bus charter. They married in 1956 and lived in Billings, Montana, where four children were born. In 1966 they moved to Sabin, MN. , where their last child was born. They moved to Park Rapids in 1982. Robert retired from Greyhound in 1986 after 35 years of driving and serving as union representative. Bob’s love for horseback riding eventually brought him back through many trips to his beloved Montana, Medora and the Black Hills with many dear friends & family. Bob was a member of the Hubbard County Mounted Sheriff’s Posse and the Tall Pine Riders Horse Club. Preceding him in death were his parents; his sister Phyllis Lewis; and his son Eric Nash.
Bob is survived by his wife JoAnn, Park Rapids, MN, Children: Linnea (John) Castro of Boca Raton, FL, Bonnie (Greg) Van de Mark of River Falls, WI, Britta (Cary) Anderson of Glyndon, MN, Eivind (Rachael) Nash of Nisswa, MN; daughter-in-law Diane Nash of Little Rock, AR; grandchildren: Elise(Alex)Ferre, Caitlyn (Andrew) Gendron, Erin (Robert) Waterman, Jared Nash, Zachary Nash, Alexandra Castro, Samantha Castro, Jacob Anderson, Sara Anderson, Kally Anderson, Ethan Nash, Hailey Nash, Joe(Kelly)Castro, Lisa(Ryan)Gutzmer, Brian(Chandra)Castro, Kristine (Barry)Sloan, David (Heather) Brahler, Josh (Linsey)Brahler, Amanda Brahler; Great-grandchildren: Charlotte Ferre, Lily Gendron, James Gendron, Natasha & Jordan Cocchiarella, Caden & Isabela Gutzmer, Lucia, John & Cora Castro, Ben, Oliver & London Sloan, Merida Brahler, Layla Brahler.
A celebration of Bob’s life will be held at Calvary Lutheran Church, Park Rapids at 2:00 pm on Friday, August 5, 2016 with luncheon to follow. Visitation will begin one hour prior to service. To leave online condolences or to view the video tribute please visit www.JonesPearson.com .
Memories and Condolences
for Robert L. "Bob" Nash
Dennis Arfsten
July 26, 2022
I think of my friend Bob often. He was always a joy to have around as he drove truck for us. He would make every customer and all staff feel special with his stories and comments.
I miss you Bob. Best wishes to you his family, he loved you very much.
August 4, 2016
JO i WAS SAD TO HEAR OF BOBS PASSING HE WAS A CLASS ACT..PROUD TO CALL HIM MY FRIEND. I WILL MISS HIS GREAT HUMOR & STORIES...
SHERI DONAT
Dennis & Mari Arfsten
August 4, 2016
We send our sympathy to JoAnn and family for the passing of our great friend Bob. He was a great friend to us over many years. Many people will miss Bob's smile and outlook on life. We and the world lost a great person this past week. We send our prayers to heal those of left behind who miss Bob.
August 3, 2016
JoAnn, I just now read Bob's obituary and wanted to you to know how special he was to all of us here at NDSU.He was the Gold Star Band's bus driver for years when they went on tour, and he truly became part of our family. The band students called him Captain Bob, and I remember they took up a collection to buy him a Letterman jacket with Captain Bob embroidered on the front.
Please know I am thinking of you and pray for your strength at this time. Am sorry I didn't know he was at Bethany....would like to have visited him.
Blessings to you and your family.
Gen Eidem (Orv passed away 6 years ago.)
August 2, 2016
Dear JoAnne and Family,
So sorry for your loss.
Bob, always had such a positive outlook on life and a smile on his face. He always had great stories to tell and was such a pleasure to be around. I know he will be missed dearly. Blessings to you all.
Marvelyn & Greg Whitehurst
Thorm Forseth
August 2, 2016
Dear JoAnne and all the "cousins". Jean and I are so sad at the loss of Bob. What a great inspiration he was to always keep driving. We love you all. A memorial gift has been sent to the Greyhound Bus Museum in Hibbing. If you would prefer memorials to other organizations, please let the Forseth clan know.
Jeff Schmidt
August 1, 2016
My condolences to all of the family on the passing of Bob, The memories will be cherished forever of the visits with him and growing up knowing what I like to say is my 2nd family. Blessings to all Love Jeff
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