Obit: Armitage, Robert D. (1942 - 2019)

Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail: dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org 

Surnames: Armitage, Asplin

----Source: Clark County Press (Neillsville, Clark Co., WI) 1/23/2019

Armitage, Robert D. (14 May 1942 – 5 January 2019)

Robert Dale Armitage, loving husband, father and grandfather, died peacefully on January 5, 2019 in the company of his family.

Robert was born May 14, 1942, to Dale and Bethel (Asplin) Armitage of Neillsville. Bob received his elementary education at Humbird, then the family returned to Neillsville where he attended high school. He played football and was a member of the high school band, later graduating from Neillsville High School.

Bob enjoyed elk, deer and pheasant hunting, golfing, fishing and skiing, and gardening.

He was CEO of the Board of Social Ministry. He was a man of honor, integrity and kindness, and taught others through his faithful example of a life well-lived.

Survived by wife of 51 years, Kathy; sons, Dale (Krista) and Dan; grandchildren, Matthew, Alex, Eli, Emma; brother, Neil (Corinne) Armitage; nieces, nephews, friends.

Preceded in death by parents, Dale and Bethel; brother, Tom; nephew, Ben.

Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. Friday Jan. 11, 2019 at Bradshaw, 2800 Curve Crest Blvd, Stillwater, and an hour prior to service at church on Saturday. Memorial service will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Christ Lutheran Church, 150 5th Street, Marine on St. Croix.

Memorials preferred to Lakeview Hospice, Christ Lutheran, or Family Means.