Robert Blasdell
December 28, 1945 ~ June 8, 2016
Robert L. Blasdell, 70, of Miller, passed away Wednesday, June 8, 2016 at the Good Samaritan Society in Miller.
Private services will be held at a later date.
Robert was born December 28, 1945 at Holabird, South Dakota to Henry “Hank” and Rozina “Rose” (Flosom) Blasdell. He attended school in Holabird before graduating from Highmore High School in 1965. In September of 1965, he married Leann Fraizer at the Methodist Church in Miller. To this union, a son and daughter were born: Robert, II and Krissa. Robert enlisted into the Army National Guard and was honorably discharged.
Throughout Robert’s life, he worked for Thiel’s Body Shop, Roger Hines Construction, Wilbur’s Feed and Seed, and later retiring from Miller Feed and Seed. In his retirement, he drove semi for various farmers, helped Brad Manning, Kroeplin Ag/Wilbur Ellis, and Dollar General.
In his free time, Robert enjoyed socializing and visit with everyone, fishing, and driving around. He especially enjoyed spending time with his kids and grandkids; and watching his grandson, Tre, race.
Survivors include his two children; Robert, II (Camie) Blasdell of Miller and Krissa Blasdell of Miller; four grandchildren; Cole, Lucas, Tre (Megan Timm), and Taica; one great grandson, Jase Michael; and siblings: Karen Price of Washington, Donna (Eddie) Burnell of Iowa, and Tommy (Renae) Blasdell of Iowa.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and three brothers: James, Darrell, and David Blasdell.
Reck Funeral Home of Miller has been entrusted with Robert’s arrangements.View current weather.
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Condolences to his beloved family and friends.May all of you get thru these tough times..Sending lots of positive thoughts to each of you.He surely will be missed.
Dear Rob, Krissa, and families – My sincerest sympathy in the loss of you father and grandpa. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Hugs and blessings!
I am so sorry to hear this news my deepest sympathy to all of you
My deepest thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of your loss.
My sincere sympathy to the family of Robert Blasdell.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time-a lot of late night memories when he and Willie use to work on the race car before and after the races.
Robbie and Krissia and family so sorry to hear of the passing of your Dad he will be missed by many I will never forget his laugh and that smile of his lots of hugs and love to you
So SORRY to hear of Bob’s passing he will be missed a lot. Dr. Dick and Kathy Splichal
Sorry for your loss. Bob was always so friendly. Always has some smart remark about something. Enjoyed talking to him whenever I saw him
My condolences to all of Roberts family. We are keeping you in our prayers and thoughts at this difficult time. God Bless you all.
My sympathy to Bob’s family. I’ll miss seeing Bob in that Red pickup checking out the happenings. Sincerely, Doris
I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers for the whole family!!
My deepest condolences and respect for the family during this difficult time. Bob was always so very kind to me. I will never forget when he traveled from Miller to Oregon with a 25 pound smoked turkey. Yes he carried it on the plane as a carry on item. Thank you for my memories and smiles you shared with me! May you be at peace and rest easy.
You are missed my friend. Thanks for the memories. Bless you and may God keep you in his arms. Will see you one of these days. Until then, miss you.
Rest in Peace dear friend. Thanks for all the wonderful memories.