Robert Glen Lantis, “Bob”, age 90, died at the Prairie Community Hospital in Terry, MT on March 1, 2020.
Robert was born August 5, 1929 at the old Diamond A Ranch house near the Township of Lantry, SD. He was the only child of Ralph Earl Lantis and Eva Lavina Yates. At an early age they moved to Ekalaka, MT where he attended school.
His love of the sawmill business was instilled at a young age. He also worked on various ranches, H Cross H on the Powder River, and S-H Ranch on the Tongue River from 1943 to 1949. Bob then moved with his parents to Spokane, WA and later in 1950 to Spokane, WA. He married Marcella (Marcie) Rogge on March 18, 1950 in Spokane, WA.
In 1956, he and his father started a family sawmill business at Pinehurst, ID in spring of 1960. In the same year, he moved back to Miles City, MT working for the Ray Saddler Ranch south of Miles City for 3 years.
Robert then moved to Terry, MT and worked for the Kalfell Ranch near Glendive and at the family ranch west of Terry until the fall of 1969. He then worked for the Falkenstern’s Implement for 17 years. In 1974, he along with his sons, Bruce and Mike went back into the sawmill business at various sites until moving to Knowlton, MT and adding a lumber yard to the business.
His greatest joy in life was the sawmill business and working with his grandchildren. He was a member of the Grace Lutheran in Fallon, MT.
He is survived by his children, Robert Bruce and Mikiko Lantis of Terry, and Michael Lantis of Miles City. A daughter in law, Roxann Lantis of Miles City. One son in law, Jeff Ullerich of Edmonds WA. Bob loved all his 11 Grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren, and 1 great-great grandchildren.
Bob is preceded in death by his wife Marcie and a daughter Gay Ullerich, and a son Patrick Lantis.
Family will receive friends Thursday March 5, 2020 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home in Miles City, MT. Funeral services will be held on Friday, March 6, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Miles City, MT. Graveside services will follow in the family lot at the Custer County Cemetery in Miles City. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting our website: www.stevensonandsons.com.
Service Schedule
Family to Receive Friends
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Thursday March 5, 2020
Parlor
1806 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Funeral Service
2:00 p.m.
Friday March 6, 2020
Trinity Lutheran Church
221 S. Center Ave.
Miles City, Montana 59301
Service Schedule
Family to Receive Friends
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Thursday March 5, 2020
Parlor
1806 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Funeral Service
2:00 p.m.
Friday March 6, 2020
Trinity Lutheran Church
221 S. Center Ave.
Miles City, Montana 59301
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Janice Kaul says
Bruce, Mike & families, my thoughts & prayers are with you. May he rest in peace.
Carole J. Diede says
I really used to enjoy visiting with Bob at the Prairie County Nursing Home. We shared many smiles, laughs and black licorice. I will miss seeing his smiling face.
Dale Beyl says
To the Lantis family,
Sorry for your loss, thoughts and prayers are with you.
Larry and Judy Jens says
Lantis Families, We send our condolences. Bob was a great guy. A hard worker, a friendly, smily guy, who was always a joy to visit with. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Jean Trask Brown says
I AM THINKING OF YOU ALL. WE LOST A GREAT GUY. I’M SURE HE IS CUTTING LUMBER AT KNOWLTON TODAY, AND MAYBE LIFTING ONE WITH MARCIE. LOVE TO YOU ALL J
Dorpothy Finneman says
SO SORRY TO BOB HAS LEFT US HE WAS A GREAT FRIEND,
Erin Lantis Leininger says
Grandpa I’m going to miss you so much. Please say hello to grandma, my dad and Aunt Gaylynn! Until we meet again!
Larry and Val Edwards says
We are so sorry for your families loss. I know all of you hold a special place in your heart for him. Keep your memories close to you and he will always be there for you. Our prayers for all of you. Larry and Val Edwards
Lynn Anderson says
On behalf of my dad, Arnold – our sincere condolences to Bob’s entire family. Our thoughts and prayers our with you during this difficult time.
Jan Moore says
I loved Bob. He made me feel part of a family. I appreciate his warmth and humor. (Traits ever present in his memory) Sending love with/in prayers to all the Lantis Family.
Earl and Cindy Ritzman says
Will never forget the kindness and friendship extended to us during all our good times together at Knowlton. He was a great guy and a good friend!
Lavonne Phalen says
Bob was a very special man, always kind, wise and with a gentle sense of humor to help us gain perspective and strength for whatever challenge we needed to face. The Knowlton community has missed stopping at Bob’s for coffee and a good visit these last hard year for our dear Bob. I am thankful he is free from his old body and with those he loved so much.
Cara Willson says
Lantis family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Bob was such a great neighbor when I taught at Knowlton!
Roger and Suzie Shallenberger says
We extend our sympathy and prayers to Bob’s family. He was a very kind-hearted Knowlton neighbor. He was always willing to share produce from his garden. We were blessed to know him and Marcie.
JD McDanold & Family says
So sorry of the loss of Bob, the Lantis family was a big part of my life when I was growing up. Bob treated me like I was one of his own. I was proud to call him Grandpa Bob.
Burt, Monique, Kael, and Isis Keltner says
Great fellow and a great family! Wishing the best for his people.
Jim & Marj Anderson says
Even before we moved to the ranch in 1995 stopping at the mill was a must every weekend. Bob was a man who would become a member of our family. After moving we most daily stopped for coffee with he and Marcie. Then after Marcie passed Bob was at my table every morning at 6 am for coffee. He rarely missed a day up until the day he went to live in the nursing home in Terry. He will always be Grandpa Bob to my girls and now their families. The hours of memories will be cherished. We have missed him dearly at our house but know that he was ready to be with Marcie, Gaylynn and Pat once again. RIP Bob
Ron Watts says
Such a wonderful man!! I always enjoyed Bob and the smile that always adorned his face!!
YOLANDA fERGUSON says
So sorry for the loss of a wonderful man. My thoughts and prayers with you all!
Mike and Karen Stroh says
Roxann and Family, so sorry for the loss of your Father-in-law, and the children’s Grandpa.
Praying for peace and comfort, hold on to the memories.
Your cousins
Dave and Diedree Hess says
Our thoughts and prayers to all the family. Bob and Marcie and family were such great neighbors when they lived on the old Kalfell place. They always took time for a cup of coffee and visit when ever we stopped by. Just fine folks in every way.
Greg and Cindy Ban says
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. He was such a hard worker.
Christine Keltner says
My thoughts and prayers to Bob’s family. He was a ray of sunshine, always had a word and smile for all—he will be missed.
Jane Huber says
Lantis family, I’m sorry for your loss. May you find comfort with your wonderful memories! Bob was always a great guy! Hugs! ❤️
Pat and Monte Herzog says
Mike, Bruce and families..our thoughts and prayers to all of you in your loss.. he was such a friend to everyone. When Bob and Marci moved to Knowlton it was as though he’d been there his whole life.. he was such a perfect fit.. Our kids loved him , he had alot of fishing days with Ben T. and he always tried to attend whether it was a birthday party, graduation ,benefit,wedding or funeral he was faithfully there. He was someone you could count on for advice on just about anything.. The guys in this neighborhood loved going to his house for coffee in the morning and when he had to move to Terry it was a huge change for everyone.. his suffering has ended and he will always be loved and remembered at Knowlton.. our sympathy and prayers to all of you..Monte and Pat
Beau, Hope, Tylee and Oaklee Huft says
We are sure going to miss Grandpa Bob! From coffee break every morning in the winter and Soda break in the “beer Chairs” in the summer to recent visits in Terry, there are so many great memories with Bob and Marcie. RIP Bob and have fun playing cards again with everyone in heaven!
Tom & Lillian Ostendorf says
We send our sincerest condolences. Bob was a fun person, he will be fondly remembered.
Randy and Aletta Shannon says
Thinking of all. Remember the good times.
Karl & Ashli Drga Family says
Condolences to the family.
Have many fond memories of Bob whether helping with chores at our place or getting to spend time at the sawmill. It was always a big thing to me to be able to hang out with the older boys in the summer at the sawmill that included Ty, Brandon, and JD. Will miss getting up early with Bob when spending the night and he would make me pancakes before everyone else was awake. Bob was always an idol to me along with Jimmy Anderson and Ben Herzog, lucky to have these great role models when growing up in Knowlton.
RIP Bob
Cindy Lund says
Bruce, Mike, and families. Our sympathies for your loss. Losing a parent is difficult regardless of age. RIP, Bob
Tom Fleming says
Sorry to hear about bob thoughts out to the Lantis family
Elsie Kennedy says
Sorry to hear about Bob’s passing. It’s been a long time since we saw Bob but we always thought about him over the last few years.
Marcie was my Dad’s cousin and we were friends with Gaylynn’s family when we lived in Edmonds. Elsie O’Daniel Kennedy
Deb McClaren says
Mike I’m so sorry to hear this. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time of loss.