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Robert Damm Obituary
The son of Alex and Molly (Wagner) Damm, Bob was born Feb. 2, 1938, in Culbertson. He attended school in Culbertson and graduated in 1957. Throughout his high school career he excelled in athletics, basketball being his favorite sport.
In November of 1958 he married Marie Kristiansen of Sidney. Together they raised three children, Brian, Robert and Shelley.
"Bob" as everyone knew him, was the youngest Chief of Police hired in the state of Montana when he started his law enforcement career in Plentywood in 1961. He then moved to Glasgow with his family in 1970 to be the Chief of Police in the city department. In 1974, he moved back to Culbertson and was appointed Undersheriff of Roosevelt county. He then worked for the State of Montana for 11 years and retired in 1992.
In 1982, he and his wife Marie purchased the Wild West Diner in Culbertson which is still owned and operated by the family today.
Bob was an active member of the community and was involved in Elks Club and a church board member of Trinity Lutheran Church. He enjoyed fishing, cooking and was a traveling fan of his grandchildren's sporting activities.
Robert served in the Montana National Guard for four years. He was a SP4 and drove a tank in the tank division. He also was a driver and served under Colonel McKinney.
Bob will be greatly missed and is survived by his wife of 48 years, Marie Damm; his sons, Brian (Jaesoon) Damm of Tokyo, Japan and Robert Damm of Phoenix; his daughter, Shelley (Steve) Baldwin of Culbertson; four grandchildren, Ashlee and Alex Baldwin, Jesse Damm and Elliot Damm; his father, Alex Damm of Culbertson; his brother, LeRoy (Jan) Damm of Pullman, Wash.; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Molly, and sister, Shirley.
A family service will be held at 3 p.m. (MDT) Thursday, April 13, at the Everson-Clayton-Stevenson Chapel. Friends may call at the Chapel in Culbertson from 4 until 8 p.m. (MDT).
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. (MDT) Friday, April 14, in Culbertson at the Trinity Lutheran Church with Pastor Al Beyer officiating. A reception will follow at the church after the interment at Friedens Gemeinde Cemetery, northwest of Culbertson.
Eversons of the Everson-Clayton-Stevenson Chapel of Culbertson is caring for the family.
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Memories and Condolences
for Robert Damm
Dawn Shackelford
April 20, 2006
I'm so sorry to hear of Bob's passing. I will always keep in my heart the memories of Bob riding with Zane and I, trailing cattle to your pasture. He would get sick of being in that truck he was driving and I'd switch off with him so he can chase some cattle on his own. You could really tell he truly enjoyed himself during those rides.
Betty Westphal
April 13, 2006
Dear Marie and Family, You are all in my heart and prayers at this very sad time. I have so many wonderful memories of Bob. He and Jack were such good friends. I hope they are together now. I will keep you in my prayers. Betty Westphal
Leslie Westphal
April 13, 2006
Marie and family,
Our thoughts are with you. Just thinking about Bob makes me smile. He was such a presence, yet so unassuming and so much fun. May your many memories warm your heart in this sad time.
Roxy Westphal
April 13, 2006
Marie, Brian, Bobby & Shelly,
I was so sorry to hear of Bob's passing. I have so many wonderful childhood memories of all of you during our years in Plentywood. I mostly remember that Bob laughed all the time - and he had a laugh just like Dad's. Everyone knew where he was by his laughter. I know how much he will be missed by all of you. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Sheila Flakne Reuter
April 12, 2006
Marie and family, Just to let you know that Bob will be missed greatly. He was always such a thoughtful gentleman. God Bless you all.
Clarence & Barb Luft
April 12, 2006
Marie and family,
Our hearts go out to you. We always enjoyed visiting with him. He's going to be sadly missed by so many.
Love & prayers
Jim & Sue Patch
April 11, 2006
Marie & family,
Bob always made us feel that he had plenty of time to greet and visit. Our prayers in your time of sadness are with you.
Elaine Strand (Delamore)
April 11, 2006
My deepest sympathy goes out to your family. I was a classmate of yours, Marie.
God Bless and Keep You and your family.
Barbara (Dee Dee) Briggs (Beauchaine)
April 11, 2006
My sympathies to your family. I have known Bob my whole life, having grown up in Culbertson and just 2 grades behind him in school. You have my prayers.
Paula Kaneski (Holle)
April 11, 2006
Marie, Leroy and Alex,
Please accept my deepest sympathies for your loss. Bob was an impressive man in my eyes - a big man with a kind heart! May God welcome him into His loving arms and blanket all of you with love, comfort and peace.
Sincerely,
Jean Reuter
April 11, 2006
Dear Marie: I don't know if you would remember me. My name is Jean Reuter. My maiden name was Jean Smith. When I was young, I babysat your children for you. I had so much respect for Bob. He always kept me on the straight and narrow. If I had a problem, he would take the time to talk to me about what was wrong and always had a suggestion on how to correct the problem. I have never forgotten him. I am so sorry for your loss and the loss we share with you. God bless you all.
KEnny & Pat Halland
April 11, 2006
Our deepest sympathy to you Marie and the family. We will never forget the times playing cards with you when we lived in Plentywood and all the times we stop to see you when we are in the area. We always enjoyed Bob and he will surely be missed. What a gaurdian angel we have to watch over us. Our prayers and thoughts are with you all today and in the days ahead. Rest in peace Bob.
Your friends,
Bill and Deanna Hedegaard
April 11, 2006
We are so sorry Marie to hear of Bob's death. We will keep you and your family in our prayers.
Linda (Lemieux) Vournas
April 11, 2006
I was saddened to hear the news of Bob's passing. Our families were friends for years and I have many wonderful memories to remember him by.
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