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(Dec. 1, 1946 - Feb. 8, 2016)
Robert Dale Nemitz, commonly known as Bob, 69, of Powell died Feb. 8, 2016, after a long battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his family and friends.
He was born on Dec. 1, 1946, in Huron, South Dakota, to Herbert Nemitz and Emma Weikum Nemitz. The Nemitz’s moved to Brookings, South Dakota, where Bob graduated high school from in 1964.
Bob moved to Powell in 1980, where he began working for First National Bank and Trust, and met Karen Schock. Bob and Karen were wed on Dec. 31, 1990, in Powell.
Bob started the first chapter of Ducks Unlimited in Powell, and was very active within several other groups and community activities.
He had a passion for fishing, hunting, camping, and golfing, and he loved to share this passion with his family and friends.
Bob is survived by his wife Karen of Powell; brother and sister-in-law Doug and Judy Nemitz of Brookings, South Dakota; son Chase Nemitz of Powell; son and daughter-in-law Tony and Julie Nemitz of Elk Grove, California; daughter Lexie Nemitz of Powell; daughter and son-in-law Tracy and David Ibarra of Fort Collins, Colorado; along with seven grandchildren, two nephews and two nieces.
Bob was preceded in death by his father and mother, Herbert and Emma Nemitz, and an infant brother, Paul.
Services will be held on Saturday, Feb. 13, at 3 p.m. at New Life Church in Powell, 185 S. Tower Blvd. There will be a celebration of life at the Powell Elks Lodge following the services. Casual attire is acceptable.
Thompson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Condolences can be sent to the family online at www.thompsonfuneral.net or to P.O. Box 807, Powell WY, 82435.
