Robert (Bob) Nelder Muri passed away Sunday, May 6, 2012. Bob was born in Cartersville, MT on the home ranch February 19, 1920. Bob was the son of RP and Nellie (Johnson) Muri. He was raised at Cartersville and graduated from Custer County High School and Junior College. He entered the Army in 1943 and was honorably discharged in 1946. During that time he was shot down over Germany and was a prisoner of war for 15 months until Germany surrendered. After leaving the service, Bob ranched with his brother on the family homestead, later moving to the Moon Creek and Tongue River area where he retired.
On December 8, 1945 he married Jean Lockie and to this union three children were born.
He is survived by his wife Jean of 67 years, sons Don (LaDell Wolfe) and Rob, and daughter Lonnie (Hal) Ross; one sister Marie (Ansoms) and five brothers Bill (Virgina Reid), Jim, Buck (Dannie Lockie), Karl (Joyce Criswell), Pete (Anita Shores); and sister in law Helen Lockie Martin. He has six grandchildren and eight great grandchildren: Chad Ross; Darin Muri; Lori (Shawn) Torstenbo –Shyler and Conner; Jodi (Josh) Woosley—Lane and Trever; Robyn Ross (Greg) Ste. Marie– Bailey, Spencer; Dax (Beth Gray)—Orin and Tailey. Bob also had numerous nieces and nephews.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents, sister Anna Mae Leischner, brother in law Charles Ansoms, sister in law Alice (Moyer) Muri, brother in law Wallace Lockie, brother and sister in law Andy and Lorraine (Lockie) and daughter in law Gaye (Bozarth).
In lieu of Bob’s favorite repair tools, black tape and baling wire, should friends desire, donations may be made to the Red Cross Organization which played a huge part in keeping the POWs alive in World War II.
Military graveside services will be held on Friday, May 11, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. at the Eastern Montana State Veteran’s Cemetery with full military honors provided by VFW Post 1579. Following the graveside service, a luncheon will be held at the VFW Hall. Everyone is welcome. Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home of Miles City is in charge of the arrangements. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.stevensonandsons.com.
Service Schedule
Graveside Service with Full Military Honors
2:00 p.m.
Friday May 11, 2012
Eastern Montana State Veterans Cemetery
259 Cemetery Road
Miles City, MT 59301
Service Schedule
Graveside Service with Full Military Honors
2:00 p.m.
Friday May 11, 2012
Eastern Montana State Veterans Cemetery
259 Cemetery Road
Miles City, MT 59301
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Craig Harding says
I will miss you Uncle Bob.
Shannon & Bryan Holmen says
Dear Rob,
So sorry to hear of your dad. You will miss him, we know. Glad you have some good memories. Our prayers,
Shannon & Bryan Holmen
Bob Carlile says
Lonnie and family,
I am so sorry for your loss and my thoughts and prayers are with you.
James L. Arneson says
I am sorry to hear of your dad passing. Maybe the great memories be what guides you during this time of sorry.
Linda St. John says
My prayers to all of you at the passing of your brother, father and grandfather. My Dad, Tony, enjoyed many good times and years in Cartersville with the “Muri Boys”.
Richard and June French says
Many good times to remember.Bob was a
true fisherman(catfish) that is we would sit on river bank couple arm
lenghs apart he would catch 2 or 3 big
cats and I wouldnt even get a bite that
was frustrating and tickled him.Bob was
a mans man and a true and loyal friend.
May God Bless his wonderfull family and
thank you for being our friend.R&J French
Frank and Shirley Lund says
Jean and family, we send our sympathy and respect to your family as your beloved husband, father, and grandfather is laid to rest. May the shared memories bring peace to your hearts and smiles and chuckles as you remember your life together.
Niki Munroe says
Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
Warren Schiffer says
Dear family,
Sorry to hear of the loss of Bob. Also sorry that I cannot make it as I just heard about the loss today. May God be with you all during this time of loss.
Warren
Paula & Mike Childers says
Another bright star is riding high in the sky. Our deepest sympathy to Jean and everyone in the Muri family.
With love, Paula & Mike
Glen & Ancilee Schiffer says
Wow I am so speechless and can barely even write the words of how sorry I am for losing Uncle Bob. I loved all those card games and Bobs “pookie: as he called it. Such fond memories I will always have.
Lareda Webb says
Now Bob and dad can play cards together again. It was always fun going and visiting with Bob and Jean. I will never forget Uncle Bob.
Mike and Diane Patch Money says
Jean and Family-
Very sorry to hear about Uncle Bob-What a great guy-My dad Scrappy thought the world of him and all the Muri’s -I am sure they are having a beer together upstaris now!
Dean Holmes says
Sorry to hear about Bob…. he lead a very active life and has a great family to show for it. Sorry I could not make it, Rose and I are in Bangkok Tailand for the international Rotary Convention. We most likely will be some of the family at the Rosebud Reunion.
Duncan McKay says
Dear Loni,
I would like to convey our sympathy for the loss of your father. I always thought you were a great person and I would believe that your father was also a great person.
Best wishes for you and your family.
Regards,
Terezinha e Duncan
Robert Muri says
Hi a friend brought this to my attention, wow.
sounds like a great guy, I have a good friend in Hamilton, Great State. I live in Boston,my grandfather came from
Italy in 1909 when he was 12, any relations???