Photo courtesy of Nelson Funeral Homes - Fessenden
Fessenden, North Dakota
Nov 14, 1938 – Sep 14, 2025
Robert “Bob” Thomas Lill, 86, of Bremen, ND passed away Sunday, September 14, 2025 at the CHI St. Alexius Hospital in Carrington, ND. A Celebration of Robert’s life will be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to any military organization of the donors choosing.
Robert Thomas Lill was born November 14, 1938 to Joseph and Marie (Irmen) Lill in rural Eddy County, ND. He attended rural Bremen country school up the eighth grade, and then attended St. James Academy in New Rockford, ND where he graduated in 1956. Bob enlisted in the United States Marine Corp following high school, serving his country faithfully. Upon receiving his Honorable Discharge, Bob continued his education at the Colorado Trade College in Denver.
Bob started taking flying lessons in Colorado, beginning his long career in Aviation. He meet Maralyn Tarasuk in Colorado and the couple was married November 1, 1973. They moved to Bremen in July 1973, where the couple worked side by side farming and crop spraying. Bob was an avid aviator and proud farmer, even completing his combining this year before taking ill. He was a Bremen Township Officer for many years as well as Secretary of the County Better Seed and Grain.
Bob is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Maralyn. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Marie Lill.
Read MoreBob had a few stories to share about his flying, crop spraying, experiences. Fun to hear about them! He obviously enjoyed what he had done for a living.
Steve Lill
October 03, 2025 | Lafayette, LA
Group of 10 Memorial Trees
Steve Lill
October 02, 2025 | Lafayette
Was always interesting to talk to him.
Steve Lill
October 02, 2025 | Lafayette, LA
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Donny Irmen
October 01, 2025 | Fargo, ND | Family
Niece, Kim
September 19, 2025
Great niece, Steffany
September 19, 2025
Thank you for all the memories Uncle Bob!! I will miss our visits
Your fav poelock, Kim Marie (niece)
Kim Przybycien
September 19, 2025 | Williston
My deepest sympathy to family. I was a little younger than Bob, but we were neighbors and cousins. I remember his beautiful eyes and how he would tease us for fun. RIP Bob
Cindy Helenske Ystaas
September 17, 2025 | Velva, ND | Family
Sorry to hear of Bob's passing. He was a great man, scared the crap out of me with his plane a few times tho! My condolences and prayers for everyone in this time of grieving.
Ed "Junior" Hartl
September 17, 2025 | Calhan, CO | Friend
