Robert George Reese

Robert George Reese, 93, of Duluth passed away surrounded by his family on Friday, May 13, 2016 at Lighthouse of Superior. Robert was born on February 6, 1923 to Montie and Mildred Reese in Laramie, Wyoming. Robert was a 1942 graduate of Laramie High School. In 1943, Robert married Dorothy L. Schoech. Robert and Dorothy had three children; Rob, Michelle, and Jack. Following high school graduation, Robert moved to Denver, Colorado where he worked for Western Electric. While living in Colorado, Robert was drafted into the United States Army where he served his country for one tour and was highly decorated, receiving the Bronze Star, Silver Star, and Purple Heart. Robert also spent three years in the European Theatre. Upon his honorable discharge from the United States Army, Robert moved back to Denver and continued working for Western Electric. Robert celebrated his retirement in 1980 while living in Duluth. Robert enjoyed remaining active throughout the years. He was an avid golfer, coin collector, and a talented artist. Robert especially enjoyed making native beadwork, jewelry, and models of boats and doll houses. Robert will be dearly missed by his wife of 72 years, Dorothy; children, Rob Reese and Michelle (Rick) Halvorson, both of Duluth, and Jack Reese of Santa. Also mourning this loss are Robert’s grandchildren, Mark, Morgan, Matthew, Mike, and Kathryn; brother, Kenneth Reese, and nephew, Scott Reese. Visitation: 10:00am until the 11:00am Funeral Service, Tuesday, May 17, 2016 at Jarvi Dowd Funeral Home. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery.