IN LOVING MEMORY OF
Robert "Bob"
John Schurger
April 3, 1929 – June 22, 2020
Rapid City - Robert "Bob" Schurger, 91, died Monday, June 22, 2020 at Clarkson Healthcare Center.
Robert John Schurger was born April 3, 1929 in Rapid City, SD to Leslie John and Louisa Isabelle (Felix) Schurger. Bob grew to adulthood in Rapid City, graduating from Rapid City High School and attended Black Hills State University. Bob married Betty Jean Roth on June 18, 1949. After her death, Bob married Leotta Frazee on July 31, 2004 and after her death Bob married Casey Buchholz on October 16, 2011.
Bob took great interest and pride in participating on community boards. He served on the school board, city council, library board, Black Hills Workshop, United Way, and SCORE. After working many years in highway construction, he began working for Pete Lien & Sons in 1974 and retired as their Executive Vice-President and General Manager.
He was a member of Blessed Sacrament Church. Bob was a very sharp and Successful businessman but also a kind and loving family man. He will be greatly missed.
Survivors include his wife: Casey Schurger of Rapid City; three sons: Michael (Paula) Schurger of Buffalo, WY, Maurice (Nancy) Schurger of Box Elder, SD, and Matthew (Donna) Schurger of Windsor, CO; one daughter: Kathleen Strain of White River, SD; one sister: Julie Barton of Greeley, CO; sisters-in-law Loyce Wright of Shoreview MN and Betty Roth of Rapid City; 9 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; 6 great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews and extended family.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents, brother Paul Schurger, sisters: Jean Chamberlain and Claire Maron, wife Betty, wife Leotta, grandson Tyler, son-in-law Don Strain, granddaughter Alicia, great-grandson Gabriel, and great-great-grandson Wyatt.
Visitation will be from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm Thursday, June 25 at Blessed Sacrament Church with a Vigil Service and Recital of the Rosary at 7:00 pm.
Christian Funeral Mass will be 10:00 am Friday, June 26 at the church.
Burial will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery.
Memorials may be directed to Black Hills Workshop. Condolences may be sent to Kathleen Strain, PO Box 208, White River, SD 57579.
Arrangements by Osheim & Schmidt Funeral Home.
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