Robert James Golimowski, age 77, passed away April 17, 2023 at his home in Glasgow, Montana.
Bob was born December 26, 1945 in Buffalo, NY. He attended Catholic Grammar School where he quickly became friends with the nuns and their rulers. He then graduated from Emerson Vocational High School in 1965. Bob entered the Air Force in February 1966 where he was assigned to Sheppard AFB, Texas for training in Jet Aircraft Mechanics. He graduated in June 1966 as a jet mechanic and reported to Malmstrom AFB in Great Falls, Montana where he met the love of his life, Dianna Kittleson. Bob and Dianna married March 18, 1967. Shortly after, his unit was assigned temporary duty in Okinawa and South Korea where he served for nearly seven months. In June of 1969, he was honorably discharged from the US Air Force. With wife and daughter in tow, he moved to Glasgow, Montana where he accepted a job with AVCO at the former Glasgow AFB as a machine repairman. He later took a job at Valley Rural Telephone as a Telephone Combination Man where he devoted 32 years.
Bob was a man of great faith. He was an active member in the Methodist Church where he served on the board and taught Sunday school. Bob was a member of the VFW, active in the Honor Guard, and was very proud of his service in the Air Force.
Bob was an avid Buffalo Bills fan, and you could hear him yelling at the TV through every game whether they were winning or losing. He is still waiting for the big Super Bowl win.
Bob also enjoyed spending time in his shop– building baby chairs, toy boxes, planters, bird houses, and shelves for his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He also built a beautiful China hutch for Dianna. He enjoyed gardening and the farmers market, but he always grumbled about taking care of the chickens! Bob was very social and could be found visiting with anyone he ran into on his daily trips to town with his trusty sidekick, Oscar. Of all the things he enjoyed, his greatest love was spending time with his wife, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. It was easy to make Bob laugh until he cried, but for his grandchildren the real success was when Grandpa laughed so hard, he snorted.
Bob is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Dianna; children: Brenda (Ed) Kocer of Alexandria, SD, Jenny (Kirk) Sibley of Nashua, MT, Christy (Ryan) Morris of Billings, MT, Jodi (Gary) Shoemaker of Boise, ID, Josh Golimowski of Billings, MT, Crystal (Chris) Bauch of Great Falls, MT, and Gloria Golimowski of Butte, MT. Grandchildren: Brittney Henderson, Kassidi (Shane) Knuchel, Tanner Fischer, Morgan Fischer, Madison (Jonathan) Cornelia, Walker (Amber) Fischer, Makenna Kramer, Shelby McIntosh, Sawyer Sibley, Klaire Morris, Savannah McIntosh, Dalton Bauch, Haylie McIntosh, Kacie Morris, Dylan Bauch, Brooklynn Kocer, Delaney Shoemaker, Grady Shoemaker, Becky (Allen) Gengler, Derek Kocer; seven great-grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews, and over 50 foster children.
He was preceded in death by: his mother Angie Golimowski, brother Frank Golimowski, father and mother-in-law Dorval and Blanche Kittleson, brother-in-law Michael Kittleson, sisters-in-law Holly Kittleson and Colleen Kittleson.
Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, April 22, 2023 at First United Methodist Church in Glasgow, Montana with Pastor Rick Thompson officiating, burial will follow in Galpin Cemetery. A reception will be at The Elks Club in Glasgow. Condolences may be left for the family at bellmortuarymontana.com.
Service Schedule
Funeral Service
2:00 p.m.
Saturday April 22, 2023
First United Methodist Church
500 1st Avenue North
Glasgow, Montana 59230
Burial
3:15 p.m.
Saturday April 22, 2023
Galpin Cemetery
New Deal Road
Nashua, Montana 59248
Funeral Reception
4:30 p.m.
Saturday April 22, 2023
Elks Club and Lodge 1922
309 Second Avenue South
Glasgow, Montana 59230
Service Schedule
Funeral Service
2:00 p.m.
Saturday April 22, 2023
First United Methodist Church
500 1st Avenue North
Glasgow, Montana 59230
Burial
3:15 p.m.
Saturday April 22, 2023
Galpin Cemetery
New Deal Road
Nashua, Montana 59248
Funeral Reception
4:30 p.m.
Saturday April 22, 2023
Elks Club and Lodge 1922
309 Second Avenue South
Glasgow, Montana 59230
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Margie Peters says
Prayers and hugs to Brenda and all her family.
Laurie Enebo says
I am so sorry for your loss. May you find peace and comfort in wonderful memories.
Carolyn Bachtold says
Bob was a wonderful man. He will be missed by friends and family! Thoughts and prayers for his family. Cherish the memories!
Bud and Bernie Koupal says
Dianna, Brenda, Ed and all the family. Our sympathy goes out to you. What a blessing he was to so many people! His life made such an impact that his memories will go on and on, but he will also be dearly missed by those so close to him. We hold you all in our hearts and pray for peace in your hearts. Love you all. Bud and Bernie Koupal and family
Diane Sergent says
Dianna, I’m so very sorry for your loss. When I came to the farmers market he always had a bright smile and always said hi.
He will be greatly missed.
Howard Pippin says
My heart goes out to you folks this morning, I’m sorry I can’t be there Saturday, my prayers are with you all. Bob was a wonderful friend, I know of no other couple that I admired anymore than Bob and Diana.
Michelle Miller says
Dianna and family,
So sorry for your loss. Bob will be sorely missed. His smile was infectious. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Beth Ann Johnson Wiedeman says
Sending prayers for you during this time of grief. May the hole in your hearts be filled with good memories.
Craig Greenhagen says
Gute. I’m gonna miss yur laugh. Loved all the fun times we had at telephone co.. you were a great friend and teacher..
Peace be with you buddy.
Craig greenhagen
Cornbelt Educational Cooperative says
We did not know Bob but if he was anything like Brenda he was a wonderful person. Prayers to Brenda and her family.
Ray and Kathy Muir says
Dearest sweet Diana and family. We love you all. So sorry for the loss of your dear Bob. We loved our few visits with your family. Loved his sense of humor. We loved the way he loved and cared for you all. May you always be comforted by your dear memories. May God bless you.
Larry Tade says
Will miss you my friend! Prayers and hugs to Diane and family. Peace be with all of you.
Melody Chamberlain says
Your Dad sounds like a wonderful man! Our prayers are with you all; especially Jenny and Kirk and family. It’s so very hard to lose a special person like him but you can look forward to seeing him again in Heaven.
Love, Jerry and Melody Chamberlain
Christine Wright says
Jenny and family, I am so sorry for your loss, prayers for you and your family. May your memories of your dad bring you comfort and peace.
Christine Wright
Laura Wagner says
I know Bob was a happy and loving person, and I also know he really loved his family and grandchildren. My sympathies go out to all the family.
Nancy Bowman says
Diana and family, I always enjoyed visiting with Bob. When ever I saw him in Glasgow he always stopped to chat. My prayers go out to you all. A very special guy! May you find peace and strength in the memories he’s left behind.
Nancy Bowman
Mike Machart says
Bob was a great guy to work with. I had the pleasure of working with him at Nemont, he was a great teacher and lots of fun to be around.
Sharon Kolstad says
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Wanda Plachecki says
Dianna, Brenda, Ed and family- our prayers go out you. You’ll think of him every time you’re out in the garden – keep those memories alive!
Wanda & Tom P and family
Cindy says
I am so sorry to your family. Bob seemed like a very loving man. He always seemed so happy to sell eggs to me. I had no idea chickens weren’t his favorite. If I had know, I would have bought more eggs at the farmers market, to make him feel better about the chickens. Bless you all.