Robert E. ‘Bob’ Bagley, age 74, of Townsend, passed away Thursday, July 14, 2016.
Bob was born August 4, 1941 in Albany, Oregon to Beryl G. and Alice E. (Brown) Bagley. He served honorably in the United States Army Airborne. After his honorable discharge, Bob attended Oregon State University for a year before going to work as a Heavy Equipment Operator, a welder, and working County Facility Maintenance.
Bob considered Townsend, MT his hometown for many years. He was a Life Member of the NRA Endowment, Life Member of Handyman of America Club also serving on the Advisory Council, and he was a Life Member of the North American Hunting and Fishing Club.
Bob loved Montana for the fishing, hunting, horseback riding and gardening. He was an avid firearms collector and loved doing carpentry work.
Bob is preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his brothers, Jim Bagley of Townsend, MT and Jerry Bagley of Sutter Creek, CA; 5 nieces; 4 great nieces; and 4 great nephews.
A Viewing will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Sunday, July 24, 2016 at Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home in Townsend. A Funeral Service is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. Monday, July 25, 2016 at the Alliance Bible Church, 110 E St. in Townsend. Burial with Military Honors will follow the service at the Montana State Veterans Cemetery, Ft. Harrison.
Memorials in Bob’s name are suggested to the Parkinson’s Research Foundation. Please visit www.stevensonwilke.com to offer a condolence to the family or to share a memory of Bob.
Service Schedule
Viewing
4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Sunday July 24, 2016
Stevenson Wilke Fuleral Home
212 Broadway
Townsend, Montana 59644
Funeral Service
10:00 a.m.
Monday July 25, 2016
Alliance Bible Church
110 E Street
Townsend, Montana 59644
Burial with Military Honors
After the funeral
Monday July 25, 2016
Montana State Veterans Cemetery
Heroe's Rd.
Fort Harrison, Montana 59636
Reception
Following burial
Monday July 25, 2016
Social Center of Alliance Bible Church
110 E Street
Townsend, Montana 59644
Service Schedule
Viewing
4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Sunday July 24, 2016
Stevenson Wilke Fuleral Home
212 Broadway
Townsend, Montana 59644
Funeral Service
10:00 a.m.
Monday July 25, 2016
Alliance Bible Church
110 E Street
Townsend, Montana 59644
Burial with Military Honors
After the funeral
Monday July 25, 2016
Montana State Veterans Cemetery
Heroe's Rd.
Fort Harrison, Montana 59636
Reception
Following burial
Monday July 25, 2016
Social Center of Alliance Bible Church
110 E Street
Townsend, Montana 59644
Gail & Jim Spatz says
Bob was a really great person, well known and very well liked. A hard worker and a good neighbor. He will be missed by all.