Robert R. Nestoss
Apr 4, 1944 - Nov 24, 2023
Robert (Bob) Ragnvald Nestoss, 79, of Fargo, ND., passed away peacefully, on November 24, 2023, at Bethany Retirement Home, in Fargo, surrounded by family. Bob was born April 4, 1944, to Vernon and Laurine (Jacobson) Nestoss, in Valley City, ND. He loved to tell people his birthdate was 4/4/44!
The first five years of school, he attended the Anne Carlsen School, for the disabled. He then went on to further his education at the Valley City Public School system and received his GED equivalent in 1963.
Born with cerebral palsy, he became an advocate for the disabled community, serving with multiple organizations associated with the disabled. Bob was named Valley City's Handicapped Citizen of the Year in 1966, and Fargo's Handicapped Citizen of the Year in 1981. He was also a member of the Valley City Elks Club, for 18 years.
Bob married his wife of 47 years, Connie Kitzman, on May 29, 1977, in Fargo, ND. They welcomed their son, Andy, in 1981, and enjoyed all the experiences of raising him, including becoming grandparents of 3 granddaughters.
For 32 years, Bob enjoyed working at the Veterans Administration in Fargo, as a medical records file clerk, retiring in 2009. After retirement, he and Connie made multiple trips to Arizona, to escape the frigid north during the winter season, and to spend time with family and friends. He also enjoyed going to the mall frequently to walk and visit with regulars. One of his favorite foods was a good, rare steak; he loved telling the wait staff to make sure it was still "mooing!" A unique habit of Bob's, was his years of smoking a pipe (until the birth of his 1st granddaughter). He always managed to leave a trail of tobacco in his path for Connie to track him down.
Bob was an avid bicycle rider. He and his son, Andy, enjoyed many bike rides over the years. When the weather allowed, he rode his bike to work every day! On a nice day, he loved sitting on his driveway or patio visiting with neighbors. Bob and Connie, went on many drives around Fargo to catch up and visit with many nearby friends and family. He was a true storyteller, to the end.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents; his daughter, Heather; his wife's parents, Clayton and Angeline Kitzman; his brothers-in-law: Bill Hansen, and Ron Almquist; and his sister-in-law, Pat Kitzman.
He is survived by his wife, Connie; his son, Andy (Elizabeth) Nestoss; his granddaughters: Laila, Lainie, and Lindie Nestoss; his brother, Jon (Donna) Nestoss; his sisters-in-law: Betty Hansen, Colleen Kitzman, and Clayann Almquist; his brothers-in-law: Jim (Debbie) Kitzman, and Mike Kitzman; plus many nieces; nephews; cousins; and friends.
Memorial donations may be made in Bob's honor, to St. Paul's Free Lutheran Church, and Hospice of the Red River Valley.
A funeral service will be held Saturday, December 9, 2023, at 11:00 A.M., at St. Paul's Free Lutheran Church, in Fargo, ND., with visitation one hour before the service. Interment will follow at a later date, at Woodbine Cemetery, in Valley City, ND.
Cemetery
Woodbine Cemetery - Valley City, ND
1118 Interstate 94 Business
Valley City, ND 58072
Source: Obituary & photo @ Hanson-Runsvold Funeral Home
Apr 4, 1944 - Nov 24, 2023
Robert (Bob) Ragnvald Nestoss, 79, of Fargo, ND., passed away peacefully, on November 24, 2023, at Bethany Retirement Home, in Fargo, surrounded by family. Bob was born April 4, 1944, to Vernon and Laurine (Jacobson) Nestoss, in Valley City, ND. He loved to tell people his birthdate was 4/4/44!
The first five years of school, he attended the Anne Carlsen School, for the disabled. He then went on to further his education at the Valley City Public School system and received his GED equivalent in 1963.
Born with cerebral palsy, he became an advocate for the disabled community, serving with multiple organizations associated with the disabled. Bob was named Valley City's Handicapped Citizen of the Year in 1966, and Fargo's Handicapped Citizen of the Year in 1981. He was also a member of the Valley City Elks Club, for 18 years.
Bob married his wife of 47 years, Connie Kitzman, on May 29, 1977, in Fargo, ND. They welcomed their son, Andy, in 1981, and enjoyed all the experiences of raising him, including becoming grandparents of 3 granddaughters.
For 32 years, Bob enjoyed working at the Veterans Administration in Fargo, as a medical records file clerk, retiring in 2009. After retirement, he and Connie made multiple trips to Arizona, to escape the frigid north during the winter season, and to spend time with family and friends. He also enjoyed going to the mall frequently to walk and visit with regulars. One of his favorite foods was a good, rare steak; he loved telling the wait staff to make sure it was still "mooing!" A unique habit of Bob's, was his years of smoking a pipe (until the birth of his 1st granddaughter). He always managed to leave a trail of tobacco in his path for Connie to track him down.
Bob was an avid bicycle rider. He and his son, Andy, enjoyed many bike rides over the years. When the weather allowed, he rode his bike to work every day! On a nice day, he loved sitting on his driveway or patio visiting with neighbors. Bob and Connie, went on many drives around Fargo to catch up and visit with many nearby friends and family. He was a true storyteller, to the end.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents; his daughter, Heather; his wife's parents, Clayton and Angeline Kitzman; his brothers-in-law: Bill Hansen, and Ron Almquist; and his sister-in-law, Pat Kitzman.
He is survived by his wife, Connie; his son, Andy (Elizabeth) Nestoss; his granddaughters: Laila, Lainie, and Lindie Nestoss; his brother, Jon (Donna) Nestoss; his sisters-in-law: Betty Hansen, Colleen Kitzman, and Clayann Almquist; his brothers-in-law: Jim (Debbie) Kitzman, and Mike Kitzman; plus many nieces; nephews; cousins; and friends.
Memorial donations may be made in Bob's honor, to St. Paul's Free Lutheran Church, and Hospice of the Red River Valley.
A funeral service will be held Saturday, December 9, 2023, at 11:00 A.M., at St. Paul's Free Lutheran Church, in Fargo, ND., with visitation one hour before the service. Interment will follow at a later date, at Woodbine Cemetery, in Valley City, ND.
Cemetery
Woodbine Cemetery - Valley City, ND
1118 Interstate 94 Business
Valley City, ND 58072
Source: Obituary & photo @ Hanson-Runsvold Funeral Home
Robert R. Nestoss
Apr 4, 1944 - Nov 24, 2023
Robert (Bob) Ragnvald Nestoss, 79, of Fargo, ND., passed away peacefully, on November 24, 2023, at Bethany Retirement Home, in Fargo, surrounded by family. Bob was born April 4, 1944, to Vernon and Laurine (Jacobson) Nestoss, in Valley City, ND. He loved to tell people his birthdate was 4/4/44!
The first five years of school, he attended the Anne Carlsen School, for the disabled. He then went on to further his education at the Valley City Public School system and received his GED equivalent in 1963.
Born with cerebral palsy, he became an advocate for the disabled community, serving with multiple organizations associated with the disabled. Bob was named Valley City's Handicapped Citizen of the Year in 1966, and Fargo's Handicapped Citizen of the Year in 1981. He was also a member of the Valley City Elks Club, for 18 years.
Bob married his wife of 47 years, Connie Kitzman, on May 29, 1977, in Fargo, ND. They welcomed their son, Andy, in 1981, and enjoyed all the experiences of raising him, including becoming grandparents of 3 granddaughters.
For 32 years, Bob enjoyed working at the Veterans Administration in Fargo, as a medical records file clerk, retiring in 2009. After retirement, he and Connie made multiple trips to Arizona, to escape the frigid north during the winter season, and to spend time with family and friends. He also enjoyed going to the mall frequently to walk and visit with regulars. One of his favorite foods was a good, rare steak; he loved telling the wait staff to make sure it was still "mooing!" A unique habit of Bob's, was his years of smoking a pipe (until the birth of his 1st granddaughter). He always managed to leave a trail of tobacco in his path for Connie to track him down.
Bob was an avid bicycle rider. He and his son, Andy, enjoyed many bike rides over the years. When the weather allowed, he rode his bike to work every day! On a nice day, he loved sitting on his driveway or patio visiting with neighbors. Bob and Connie, went on many drives around Fargo to catch up and visit with many nearby friends and family. He was a true storyteller, to the end.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents; his daughter, Heather; his wife's parents, Clayton and Angeline Kitzman; his brothers-in-law: Bill Hansen, and Ron Almquist; and his sister-in-law, Pat Kitzman.
He is survived by his wife, Connie; his son, Andy (Elizabeth) Nestoss; his granddaughters: Laila, Lainie, and Lindie Nestoss; his brother, Jon (Donna) Nestoss; his sisters-in-law: Betty Hansen, Colleen Kitzman, and Clayann Almquist; his brothers-in-law: Jim (Debbie) Kitzman, and Mike Kitzman; plus many nieces; nephews; cousins; and friends.
Memorial donations may be made in Bob's honor, to St. Paul's Free Lutheran Church, and Hospice of the Red River Valley.
A funeral service will be held Saturday, December 9, 2023, at 11:00 A.M., at St. Paul's Free Lutheran Church, in Fargo, ND., with visitation one hour before the service. Interment will follow at a later date, at Woodbine Cemetery, in Valley City, ND.
Cemetery
Woodbine Cemetery - Valley City, ND
1118 Interstate 94 Business
Valley City, ND 58072
Source: Obituary & photo @ Hanson-Runsvold Funeral Home
Apr 4, 1944 - Nov 24, 2023
Robert (Bob) Ragnvald Nestoss, 79, of Fargo, ND., passed away peacefully, on November 24, 2023, at Bethany Retirement Home, in Fargo, surrounded by family. Bob was born April 4, 1944, to Vernon and Laurine (Jacobson) Nestoss, in Valley City, ND. He loved to tell people his birthdate was 4/4/44!
The first five years of school, he attended the Anne Carlsen School, for the disabled. He then went on to further his education at the Valley City Public School system and received his GED equivalent in 1963.
Born with cerebral palsy, he became an advocate for the disabled community, serving with multiple organizations associated with the disabled. Bob was named Valley City's Handicapped Citizen of the Year in 1966, and Fargo's Handicapped Citizen of the Year in 1981. He was also a member of the Valley City Elks Club, for 18 years.
Bob married his wife of 47 years, Connie Kitzman, on May 29, 1977, in Fargo, ND. They welcomed their son, Andy, in 1981, and enjoyed all the experiences of raising him, including becoming grandparents of 3 granddaughters.
For 32 years, Bob enjoyed working at the Veterans Administration in Fargo, as a medical records file clerk, retiring in 2009. After retirement, he and Connie made multiple trips to Arizona, to escape the frigid north during the winter season, and to spend time with family and friends. He also enjoyed going to the mall frequently to walk and visit with regulars. One of his favorite foods was a good, rare steak; he loved telling the wait staff to make sure it was still "mooing!" A unique habit of Bob's, was his years of smoking a pipe (until the birth of his 1st granddaughter). He always managed to leave a trail of tobacco in his path for Connie to track him down.
Bob was an avid bicycle rider. He and his son, Andy, enjoyed many bike rides over the years. When the weather allowed, he rode his bike to work every day! On a nice day, he loved sitting on his driveway or patio visiting with neighbors. Bob and Connie, went on many drives around Fargo to catch up and visit with many nearby friends and family. He was a true storyteller, to the end.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents; his daughter, Heather; his wife's parents, Clayton and Angeline Kitzman; his brothers-in-law: Bill Hansen, and Ron Almquist; and his sister-in-law, Pat Kitzman.
He is survived by his wife, Connie; his son, Andy (Elizabeth) Nestoss; his granddaughters: Laila, Lainie, and Lindie Nestoss; his brother, Jon (Donna) Nestoss; his sisters-in-law: Betty Hansen, Colleen Kitzman, and Clayann Almquist; his brothers-in-law: Jim (Debbie) Kitzman, and Mike Kitzman; plus many nieces; nephews; cousins; and friends.
Memorial donations may be made in Bob's honor, to St. Paul's Free Lutheran Church, and Hospice of the Red River Valley.
A funeral service will be held Saturday, December 9, 2023, at 11:00 A.M., at St. Paul's Free Lutheran Church, in Fargo, ND., with visitation one hour before the service. Interment will follow at a later date, at Woodbine Cemetery, in Valley City, ND.
Cemetery
Woodbine Cemetery - Valley City, ND
1118 Interstate 94 Business
Valley City, ND 58072
Source: Obituary & photo @ Hanson-Runsvold Funeral Home
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