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Robert Straight Obituary
Bob is survived by three sisters, Pat Christensen, of Lubbock, Texas; Sylvia Jones, of Palm Coast, Fla.; and Mary Ellen Hammerle, of Midland, Texas.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Carmen, and his brother, George. Bob never married.
Bob was born in Alva, Okla., of Sam and Inez Straight. The family moved to Wichita, Kan., early in Bob's childhood. It was there that he spent his childhood and school years.
Bob was a firefighter in the military and active participant in several volunteer fire departments throughout his working years. He was himself a disabled veteran and was active in the Disabled American Veterans, Veterans of Foreign Wars and American Legion.
Bob was one of an ever-diminishing number of the old pioneers of post-World War II Interior Alaska. He came here in military service, just before the Korean War, and fell in love with Alaska. He was proud to say he wasn't born here, but he came as soon as he could. His homestead was among the first on Chena Hot Springs Road. Robert's Roost, as it is known, remained his home from 1952 until his death.
A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 20, 2012, at the First Presbyterian Church. Scattering of the cremated remains will take place at Robert's Roost following the service.
Friends who wish to contribute to a memorial fund in lieu of flowers, may make a donation to the First Presbyterian Church with a notation "Bob Straight Memorial."
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
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Gary Brockman
October 25, 2012
Bob is the best transplanted "okie" I've ever met. He will be greatly missed!
October 25, 2012
Uncle Bob always enjoyed your visits.Will miss you. Ellie Elsen Dodge City, kansas
UAF 1952
George Fabian
October 23, 2012
I know Bob all my life. He was a friend of the family. RIP Bob and don't do all the farming on the other side.
Nicolette Leng Vallandigham
October 21, 2012
Uncle Bob was a unique individual. I will always remember the winter day he arrived unannounced in Ohio. Gregg and I were home (I think it was a "snow day"). My first thought was "who is this guy with icicles in his beard at our front door?" But the Straight eyes and smile soon refreshed my memory. Thank you for sharing your life and times with us. You will be missed.
October 21, 2012
Your memory lingers after your flame has gone out!
Juli Hammerle-
October 20, 2012
Great Uncle Bob, I enjoyed your visits and I enjoyed tasting your fresh moose burgers...May you rest in peace you are loved and will be missed...
October 20, 2012
Bob was a year and 29 days older than me and he could answer all my questions. He was a walking enclyopedia. When he would come to visit me in Texas he would come to my school and tell my students about his adventures in Alaska. He was one of a kind. I will miss him.
Patricia Christensen
Michele Leedom
October 19, 2012
You'll always be in our hearts and thoughts, I'll miss hearing that straight forward and politically correct conversations we've had in our crossings. Rest in peace.
Betty Ruth (Bruth) George
October 19, 2012
Bob's very interesting autobiographical interview remains unfinished. Please contact me at [email protected].
Bruce Holmes
October 19, 2012
It was a pleasure having a few with Bob, and learning he was the guy that used to give us kids chewing gum at the gas station on College Rd.(40+ years ago). And the stories of him and my uncle JV in the early years were priceless. A toast to ya Bob. Farewell.
Gregg Leng
October 19, 2012
Always enjoyed the stories of the adventures of my crazy uncle from Alaska. He will be entertaining God himself with those now. Safe passage, and peace be with you.
Jim Spence
October 19, 2012
I'm proud to say that Bob, (Einstein) was my friend for 35 years. I will miss you, Rest in peace.
Charlie Hammerle
October 19, 2012
Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.
October 19, 2012
Uncle Bob used to come visit us in the Texas during the winter to avoid the cold in Alaska. We will miss his stories and adventures. He was a unique man, part of the independent spirit that was once so common in America. Peace be with you Uncle Bob.
Mark and Patty Christensen
Sylvia Straight Jones and Col. Robert L. Jones
October 19, 2012
So many memories. Our brother was a man of "straight"forward opinions and character. Small in size and large in heart. We will miss his surprise visits , his many stories and his humor.
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