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1931
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2025
Robert Visscher Obituary
Bob was born April 29th, 1931, in Muskegon, MI, to Bert and Irene Visscher. Shortly after graduation from high school, he enlisted in the U.S. Army. He married Joan (Jo) Foss, and they had a life of travel during Bob's 22-year military career. He served all over the world, with duties in Turkey, France, Germany, Korea and Vietnam, where he earned a Bronze Star and two Purple Hearts, before retiring with the rank of major.
They moved to Bozeman in 1972. Bob lived in Livingston for 20 years, serving much of that time as the director of Counterpoint, before settling in Arizona.
He spent his retirement fly fishing legendary trout streams across Montana, Canada, Alaska and New Zealand. He loved his home on the Yellowstone River.
Bob will be greatly missed. Survivors include his daughter Gail, son Dave, (Heidi) and special friend Barb, along with many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Bob is preceded in death by his parents, wife Jo, second wife Lynette, son Mike and all six siblings. Cremation has taken place. An appreciation of his life will take place at a later date.
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Judy VanDerHoeven
March 4, 2026
I just learned of Bob's passing. I'm his cousin Judy (Volkering) VanDerHoeven. The last time I saw him was at Carol's house. We went to lunch, I enjoyed the time with him. When I was little I absolutely loved it when he'd come home on leave, then he married and had his wonderful family to bring home. The Visscher family brings back warm and loving memories, spent a lot of time there. Sorry for your loss and that extends to Barb.
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Ernie Meador
December 29, 2025
Bob was a joy to know and fish with. I have many fond memories of floating and fishing with Bob and it was an honor when he asked me to serve on the Counterpoint Board of Directors which I did for seven years. He had a vision for the program and he methodically went step by step to acquire the the Farmer's Creamery building and then set about to build two new group homes. He was a good man and did a lot of good things in Livingston. All the best to his family.
Cindy Hogg
December 16, 2025
Tom and I are so very sorry for your loss. Bob was a great guy and we always enjoyed our time with him.
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