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Robert "Bob" Whetzal

1948 - 02/13/2026

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1948

DIED

02/13/2026

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Robert Whetzal Obituary

Whetzal, Robert "Bob"

November 30, 1948 - February 13, 2026

Robert A. Whetzal, Sturgis, S.D., passed away February 13, 2026. Visitation services on February 22nd, from 2 to 4 p.m., and funeral services on February 23rd, 11 a.m., both at Kinkade Funeral Chapel. Arrangements by Kinkade Funeral Chapel.
Published by Rapid City Journal on Feb. 20, 2026.

Memorial Events
for Robert Whetzal

Feb

22

Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Kinkade Funeral Chapel

1235 Junction Ave, Sturgis, SD 57785

Feb

23

Funeral service

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Kinkade Funeral Chapel

1235 Junction Ave, Sturgis, SD 57785

Feb

23

Burial

12:15 p.m. - 12:45 p.m.

Bear Butte Cemetery

201 Sherman Street, Sturgis, SD 57785

Funeral services provided by:

Kinkade Funeral Chapel

1235 Junction Ave, Sturgis, SD 57785

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