Robert Sylling
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Robert Norris Sylling, 55, was born August 16, 1961 to Norris and Joy (Olson) Sylling in New Rockford, ND. He passed away unexpectedly on December 7th (the anniversary of his dad’s death) at CHI St. Alexis Health Hospital in Devils Lake. He attended Oberon School and later moved to Sheyenne and graduated from SHS in 1979. He then went on to further his knowledge at Lake Region Junior College. On July 10th, 1981, he married his school sweetheart, Nancy Bachmeier. They resided in rural Sheyenne and eventually moved to Devils Lake where they made their home and raised their four children. Bob's passion was to build things and he definitely had a knack for it. He could build anything, big or small. He began working in the construction field for Wayne Fee. He was later employed by Great Plains, and UBC (the current Pro-Build). In 2008, he decided that he would like to try a new profession and share his skills and knowledge. He accepted a teaching position as a Carpentry instructor at Cankdeska Cikana Community College, Fort Totten, ND. Bob was a true outdoorsman. Fishing, hunting, and camping were his favorite past times, especially with family and friends. He really enjoyed processing the meat he, his boys, and his friends had harvested during the deer seasons. Having the grandkids out with him to help with stuffing the grinder and turning the sausage stuffer was great fun. This past summer his new thing was the lake lot where his buddy Junior allowed him to make a landing for his newly purchased RV’s. Bob now had his own peaceful paradise, and he enjoyed the company of anyone who would stop by and BS with him. He enjoyed splitting wood or doing his favorite pastime of “just watching the wood burn”. The lake became his new hangout on the weekends with Nancy. Bob was always the life of the party with his jokes and sense of humor. He also enjoyed planting his garden each spring and making his famous tomato juice, a skill passed down from his dad. His family was his pride and joy, and his greatest pleasure was being a Papa. There was nothing more that he loved but to play, spend time with, and then share stories about his grandchildren. Bob is survived by his wife Nancy, children Amanda (Michael) Beranek of Marshall MN, Michael (Megan) of Devils Lake, Mitchell (Amber) of Devils Lake and Ashley (Shawn) Stafford of Devils Lake. Also 6 grandchildren Myles, Saige, Masyn, Maddyx, Saidee and Weston; and his sisters Judy (Bob) Possen, Fargo, Cherryl (Brad) Bach, Riverton Wyoming, Peggy (Don) Lindstrom, Kindred, ND, & Patty (Doug) Altringer, Eckelson, ND. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother-in-law and great niece.
PRAYER SERVICE: Monday (Dec. 12th) at 7PM in Open Season Lodge, Sheyenne FUNERAL SERVICE: Open Season Lodge, Sheyenne, ND DATE AND TIME: Tuesday, December 13, 2016, at 1:00PM BURIAL: Riverside Cemetery, Sheyenne |
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Name: Lisa Frost
Date: 12/13/16
Message: To Nancy and kids,
I am so sorry to hear of Robert passing away. We send our sympathy to you. Rest in Peace...
The Frost Family
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Name: Bill & Val Wood
Date: 12/13/2016
Message: So sorry to have heard about Bob's passing. Our condolences to the family. Many a summer at the softball fields with him. Your family is in our prayers.
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Name: Norm and Laurie Evenson
Date: 12/13/2016
Message: To Bob's family and the Syllings. So sorry to hear about the passing of Bob. Our prayers are with you..
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Name: Cynthia Lindquist
Date: 12/12/16
Message: Bob was part of our family at Cankdeska Cikana Community College (CCCC) and he made a difference in the lives of our students but also with his colleagues. We are so sorry and saddened by his passing.
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Name: Mardell Redfox
Date: 12/12/2016
Message: So sorry for your loss...was saddened when I heard of his passing. He was a good man and enjoyed working with him at the College when I worked there. From what I seen, he was a good instructor and wanted to teach his students his craft of building & construction! He surely will be missed and my prayers to his family during this difficult time.
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Name: Kay Griffin
Date: 12-12-16
Message: Sylling girls and Nancy and family, My thoughts, prayers and sympathy to all of you. Lots of good memories of the Sylling Family over the years. Big hug to all.
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Name: JoAnne Gust
Date: 12-12-16
Message: Casey and I want you to know our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this sad time, may God bless you and be by you at this time
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Name: Diane and Gordon Weixel Family
Date: 12/11/2016
Message: Nancy and family: We simply don't have the words to express how saddened we are to hear of Bob's death. May it help somehow to know that our family will be holding you all in our thoughts and prayers during the upcoming days and weeks ahead.
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Name: Deb Baker
Date: 12/11/16
Message: So sorry to hear of Bob's passing. Thinking of all of you.
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Name: Barb Steinmetz
Date: 12/11/16
Message: Deepest sympathy for all of Bobby's family. He is way too young. We were neighbors growing up and I remember how loved he was by all his sisters. God's peace and comfort to all of you.
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Name: Mary Lou Schwan
Date: 12/10/16
Message: So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Bob will be missed by so many.
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Name: Carla Lysne Schlabs
Date: 12/10/2016
Message: Sylling Sisters & Bob's Family, I'm saddened & sorry for your loss. Prayerfully thinking of you & sending my condolence.
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Name: David Wahlstrom
Date: 12/10/2016
Message: My condolences go out to Bob's family. I remember too, how Bob liked to go hunting & fishing after school. To Nancy and children. I know your loss is hard to endure. But hopefully you'll find some comfort in knowing you're in the thoughts and prayers of many. The memories will always be with you.
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Name: Al Huckell
Date: 12/10/16
Message: So sorry for your loss. Prayers to all the family
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Name: Nora Ann Simonson
Date: 12/10/2016
Message: We are so sorry to hear of your loss, Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
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Name: Tim & Kris Kallenbach - Maddock
Date: 12/9/16
Message: Nancy and Family,
Our deepest sympathy Nancy. Tim talks about all the projects the two of them worked on together back in their LRJC carpentry days with great pride! When the college did the remodel on the Erlandson bldg, our youngest son Kirby got to help knock down the cement block wall Bobby & Tim helped put up, Tim thought that was great. Good times and great memories, you are all in our thoughts and prayers.
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Name: Marcia Kraft
Date: 12/9/16
Message: Jim & I were so very sorry to hear about Bobby. Time & life passes to quickly, we want you to know we are thinking of and saying prayers for each of you to find comfort at this of sorrow. May the Good Lord comfort and watch over you during this time
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Name: Pat Wetzel
Date: 12/9/16
Message: Nancy and family
So sorry to hear about Bobby. Had a lot of fun with you guys. He will be missed by all
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Name: Trista Kolb
Date: 12/9/2016
Message: I was saddened to hear about Bobby, I am sorry for your loss. Thinking of you and sending my heartfelt condolences.