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Funeral services for Robert Rose, 97 of Eagle Butte will be 2:00 PM Tuesday, March 1, 2022 at United Church of Christ in Eagle Butte. Burial will be in the Eagle Butte Cemetery under the direction of Kesling Funeral Home of Mobridge. Visitation will begin at 12:00 PM. Robert passed away Sunday, February 20 at his home.

Robert Roy Rose was born in Dewey County, SD, November 24, 1924 to Forrest Earl and Rolena Alida (Berghuis) Rose.

Robert attended Parker School, south of the Cheyenne River Bridge, where they lived. He graduated from Eagle Butte High School in 1941.

After graduating, Robert worked for a year on the Diamond A Cattle Company, and then was drafted on October 3, 1944 at the age of 19. He served on the mine sweeper YMS45/57 and 408. He was honorably discharged from the service October 24, 1946.

After discharge he worked for Chris Mortenson and Mortenson's garage in Eagle Butte. On August 18, 1948 he married Jean Valorie Simon. Soon after their wedding, they moved to the current ranch, located near Green Grass. Bob and Jean were blessed with four daughters and a son whom they raised on the ranch.

Robert continued ranching for 40 years before "retiring" on the land he worked. Robert and Jean enjoyed married life for nearly 60 years until Jean succumbed to her declining health. After her passing, Robert focused on remaining involved in day-to-day operations of the ranch. He enjoyed riding the range on his favorite horse Wrangler well into his 90's. When he could no longer ride he enjoyed continuing to survey the ranch in his Jeep. Robert was known for being an excellent historian and enjoyed conversation with family and friends until the end of his life.

Robert was a life long member of the UCC Church as well as a member of the original Tri-County Water Board. He was a sixty year member of Eagle Butte Masonic Lodge number 172, serving as secretary/treasurer for many years.

Robert passed away peacefully at home after a wonderful evening with family, on Sunday February 20, 2022.

Robert is survived by his 5 children: Verna (Ed) Carnes, Good Year Az., Danaille (Tom Ghost Dog) Rose, Hot Springs SD, Nina (Jim) Craig, Hillsboro Tx, Dawn (Mike) Chavanu, Kearney NE, Joe (Bev) Rose, Eagle Butte; 11 grandchildren, and 20 great grandchildren. He is also survived by sister-in-law Marilyn Rose, Iowa City, Iowa; cousins: Paul Stradinger, Isabel, Alice Smith, Rapid City, and Mary Titsworth, California; and special friend Mary Harris, Mitchell, SD, whom he enjoyed many hours of conversation with.

Robert was preceded in death by his wife Jean, his parents Forrest and Lena, brother Earl ("Pood"), son-in-law Sidney Schad, and two infant grandchildren: Erin Elizabeth and Derrick Wade.