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Bob D. Smunk Jan 21 1939 - Nov 15 2009
Funeral services for Bob D. Smunk, Sr., age 70, of Kranzburg, SD, will be at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 19, 2009, at Crawford Funeral Chapel in Watertown, SD. Rev. Terry Drew will officiate. Music will be provided by Marcia Kurtenbach as organist and Rev. Terry Drew as soloist. Bob passed away on Sunday, November 15, 2009, at the hospital in Clear Lake, SD. Military honors will be provided by Codington County Post #17 of the American Legion of Watertown and the Military Funeral Honors Team of the SD National Guard. Visitation will be at Crawford Funeral Chapel on Wednesday from 4 to 7 p.m. and Thursday prior to services at the chapel. The family is requested to meet at the chapel on Thursday by 10:30 a.m. for a prayer service. Bob was born on January 21, 1939, in Goodwin, SD, to William K. and Grace M. (Jenkins) Smunk. He graduated from Goodwin High School in 1957 and enlisted in the US Navy in October of 1957. On May 28, 1959, Bob married Anastasia “Anna” R. Flynn at Placentia, New Foundland. The couple lived in South Carolina. After being honorably discharged from the military, Bob and Anna moved to the Goodwin and Kranzburg area. Bob started working at Dakota Granite in Milbank and later worked at Watertown Monument Works, where he was employed for over 30 years. He enjoyed softball, hunting, and fishing. Bob also enjoyed nurturing his family and grandchildren. Bob is survived by his wife, Anna, of Kranzburg; five children: Bob (Lana) Smunk of Clear Lake, SD, Annette (Jeff) Doss of Sioux Falls, SD, Rodd Smunk of San Antonio, TX, Tonya Smunk of Minneapolis, MN, and Kevin (Staci) Smunk of Watertown, SD; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; one sister, Darlene (Bill) Janssen, of Castlewood, SD; and two sisters-in-law: Eileen (Mrs. Richard) Smunk of Sauk Rapids, MN, and Diane (Mrs. Billy) Smunk of Castlewood, SD. He was preceded in death by one son, Dale; one daughter, Nancy; one great-grandson, Jackson; his parents; five brothers, and three sisters.

Bob D. Smunk
Jan 21 1939 - Nov 15 2009

Funeral services for Bob D. Smunk, Sr., age 70, of Kranzburg, SD, will be at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 19, 2009, at Crawford Funeral Chapel in Watertown, SD. Rev. Terry Drew will officiate. Music will be provided by Marcia Kurtenbach as organist and Rev. Terry Drew as soloist. Bob passed away on Sunday, November 15, 2009, at the hospital in Clear Lake, SD.

Military honors will be provided by Codington County Post #17 of the American Legion of Watertown and the Military Funeral Honors Team of the SD National Guard.

Visitation will be at Crawford Funeral Chapel on Wednesday from 4 to 7 p.m. and Thursday prior to services at the chapel. The family is requested to meet at the chapel on Thursday by 10:30 a.m. for a prayer service.

Bob was born on January 21, 1939, in Goodwin, SD, to William K. and Grace M. (Jenkins) Smunk. He graduated from Goodwin High School in 1957 and enlisted in the US Navy in October of 1957.

On May 28, 1959, Bob married Anastasia “Anna” R. Flynn at Placentia, New Foundland. The couple lived in South Carolina. After being honorably discharged from the military, Bob and Anna moved to the Goodwin and Kranzburg area. Bob started working at Dakota Granite in Milbank and later worked at Watertown Monument Works, where he was employed for over 30 years.

He enjoyed softball, hunting, and fishing. Bob also enjoyed nurturing his family and grandchildren.

Bob is survived by his wife, Anna, of Kranzburg; five children: Bob (Lana) Smunk of Clear Lake, SD, Annette (Jeff) Doss of Sioux Falls, SD, Rodd Smunk of San Antonio, TX, Tonya Smunk of Minneapolis, MN, and Kevin (Staci) Smunk of Watertown, SD; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; one sister, Darlene (Bill) Janssen, of Castlewood, SD; and two sisters-in-law: Eileen (Mrs. Richard) Smunk of Sauk Rapids, MN, and Diane (Mrs. Billy) Smunk of Castlewood, SD.

He was preceded in death by one son, Dale; one daughter, Nancy; one great-grandson, Jackson; his parents; five brothers, and three sisters.

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Comment posted by: Lee Parish
Thu 19th Nov 2009 10:02 pm

Kevin, I just wanted to let you know you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. It is tough to watch a family member go. it helps to remember the good memories your dad had with you. My thoughts and prayers are with u.rnrnGod Bless.rnrnLee

Comment posted by: Josh Grimes
Tue 17th Nov 2009 07:31 pm

I met Bob and his family while dating his daughter Tonya a few years ago, and I have to say when I heard the news that Bob had passed away on Sunday I was not only heart broke but knew that this world had lost a great man!! He was truly one of those guys that you not that often come across, a man that cared about the important things in life - his family! God bless him and his family.

Comment posted by: Sheila Gerhold
Tue 17th Nov 2009 11:27 am

Bob and Lana, Sorry to hear of your dad's passing. Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time.

Comment posted by: Pam Ostdahl
Mon 16th Nov 2009 07:30 pm

I remember Bob playing cards and enjoying life at Mallard Point. He loved his family and it always showed. Godspeed Bob.

Comment posted by: Roxanne Bass
Mon 16th Nov 2009 03:28 pm

He was such a good man and uncle. He will be greatly missed. My deepest sympathy to you Anna and all of you kids.

Comment posted by: Brenda Boyd
Mon 16th Nov 2009 02:21 pm

God Bless,

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