Obituary: Robert Theis

Robert Theis

Carrington, N.D.

Robert "Bob" Theis, 84, of Carrington, N.D., passed away peacefully on Thursday, Feb. 10, 2022, at Sanford Health of Bismarck, N.D.

Mass of Christian Burial was held Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2022 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Carrington with burial followed at the Carrington Cemetery. Father Terry Dodge officiated with special music by Marlene Boyer and the Sacred Heart Choir. Casket bearers were Jackson Unruh, Jesse Schuchard, Colton Schuchard, Jacob Theis, Nick Fitterer and Dylan Berger. Honorary bearers were Jaydee Unruh, Morgan Theis, Brooke Berger, Abby Fitterer, Maddy Fitterer, Wyatt Fitterer, Bobbie Jo Theis, Jamie Clifton and Donnie Theis.

Robert Romel Francis Theis was born on Nov. 21, 1937 to Romel and Pat (Piatz) Theis. He grew up and attended school in Carrington, N.D., where he graduated from high school in 1955.

Bob joined the service after high school and upon return, he met, and later married, Marlene Bauer on Feb. 19, 1966. They made their home on a farmstead outside of Carrington. Together they had five children: Jeanne (Royd) Unruh, Mary Beth Schuchard, RJ (Karla) Theis, Suzy (Stacy) Fitterer and Sara Berger.

Bob was a man of many trades and talents. He was a professional welder. A couple of his proudest and favorite jobs were his works on the large grain tents at the original Cargill elevator in Carrington and Jamestown as well as stretching trucks and putting grain boxes on them. He farmed and ran aerial and ground agricultural application businesses, Carrington Air Service and Bob's Ag Service. Bob also owned and managed the Montgomery Ward store for a time in Carrington.

Bob, along with his brother Ron, owned and operated an automotive dealership in Carrington. In his later years, he also worked at Bremer Insurance and then at Erickson Implement.

Bob is survived by his children: Jeanne, RJ, Suzy, and Sara; 12 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; his brother Ron (Karen) Theis, and his sister, Peg (Bob) Clifton.

He was preceded in death by his daughter, Mary Beth Schuchard; parents and an infant brother, Richard.

Arrangements by Evans Funeral Home, Carrington, N.D.