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Mundwiler & Larson Funeral Homes - MilbankRobert Athey Obituary
Robert Lynn Athey, age 68, of Big Stone City, SD, passed away on November 3, 2025, at his residence.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, November 21, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at Big Stone Tabor Methodist Church in Big Stone City, SD. Visitation will be held on Thursday, November 20, 2025, from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Mundwiler Funeral Home in Milbank. A prayer service and time of sharing will be held at 7:00 p.m. All friends are invited to share a story or two.
The funeral service will be livestreamed, recorded, and viewable below this obituary.
Please return as Bob's life story will be placed here when it becomes available.
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Upcoming Events
Nov
20
Visitation
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Mundwiler Funeral Home
1003 East 4th Avenue, Milbank, SD 57252
Send FlowersNov
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Mundwiler & Larson Funeral Homes - Milbank