Robert (Bob) Marlin Letner, 80, of Rapid City, died Friday, September 24, 2021 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Robert was born on December 27, 1940 in Sioux Falls, SD to Marlin J. and Louise C. (Wagner) Letner.  He is the oldest sibling of four children.  His father moved the family to Rapid City when Bob was 4 years old to start the business Western Stationers.

Bob graduated from Rapid City High School in 1958.  He went on to attend Georgetown University in Washington D.C. and the College of St. Thomas in St. Paul Minnesota before returning to Rapid City to join his father in the business, established in 1945.

He married Betty Lou Anderson on June 23, 1962 from Lead, SD at St Ambrose Catholic Church in Deadwood.  Married for over 59 years, Betty will always be his true love and best friend.

Bob and his brother, Tom partnered to rebuild the family business in 1966 after the building burnt down in a fire. They sold the business after 75 years in August 2021. The brothers also started a diversified real estate business in the 1970's.

He is survived by his wife, Betty, Children:  Michael Robert (Debi) Letner, Denver, Kathleen (Brian) Phillips, Minneapolis,  Susan Letner (Mike Ruegemer), Minneapolis, Julie Letner (Tammy Knoblauch), Glenwood, MN and Colleen (Greg) Hyde, Rapid City, Grandchildren; Jeffrey (Kailee) Letner, Michelle Letner, Kelli Letner, Jennifer Hyde, Jacob Hyde, Kathryn Hyde and Rachael Hyde, his brother, Thomas (Kathy) Letner, Rapid City, his sisters; Nancy (Clifford) Coleman and Sally Palmer, both of Rapid City, including many nieces and nephews.

Bob is preceded in death by his parents, an infant twin daughter, Andrea Elizabeth and a brother-in-law, Danny Palmer.

Bob had many friends and showed a genuine interest in people making everyone feel important. He was witty, fun-loving, kind, compassionate, smart and offered his guidance to those who sought his advice.  He had a twinkle in his eye and when he walked into a room you felt his presence.  Bob was most comfortable in a suit and was one of the best dressed in Rapid City.

Family was the most important and meant the world to Bob.  He was so proud of his children, loved them deeply and told them if you ever have a problem with your brother or sisters to end it, because there is nothing more important than family.

Bob lived life to the fullest and loved going fast – whether it was in a car, boat or snowmobile and loved living in the Black Hills and enjoying all its beauty.

Bob had countless wonderful memories spent with his grandchildren.  He was the proudest grandpa who loved his grandchildren so dearly.

God only created one Bob, and he is a remarkable gift in all the lives he touched.

A visitation will begin at 5:00 pm on Thursday, September 30, 2021, at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, followed by a Vigil Service at 6:00 pm.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 10:00 am, Friday, October 1 at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, followed by a lunch at the church, then an interment at Mt. Calvary Cemetery.

A memorial has been established to Youth & Family Services, PO Box 2813, Rapid City SD 57709.

Friends may sign his online guest register at www.osheimschmidt.com .