Robert Bichler

Robert Bichler, 67, Bismarck, passed away at home on July 11, 2017.Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 am Wednesday, July 19, at Cathedral of the Holy Spirit, 519 Raymond St., Bismarck, with Rev. Greg Luger officiating.Family will be greeting visitors from 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Tuesday, July 18, at Eastgate Funeral Service, 2302 E. Divide Ave., Bismarck, where a rosary/vigil service will begin at 7:00 pm.Cremation has taken place.Burial will be held at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Bismarck. Robert was born June 14, 1950, in Linton, ND, the son of Alex and Kathryn Bichler, and grew up on the family farm. He graduated from Emmons Central High School with honors and was known for his great football skills. After high school he married Kathy Jangula and from that union they had two children, Troy and Shelley. Most of their married life was spent in Bismarck. Bob’s career was spent at Twin’s City Implement where he loved spending time with people and farmers and meeting their needs. He was a hard worker and always greeted you with a smile and a joke but never a complaint. Blessed to have shared his life are his children, Troy (Joetta) Bichler, Bismarck, and Shelley (Lance) Davis, Garrettsville, OH; grandchildren, Jalen and Brady Bichler, Brandon Davis and Kyle (Nicole) Bichler; great-granddaughter, Elouise Joy; his parents; his siblings, Bona (Larry) Lauinger, Diane (Jim) Samek, Kathy (Joe) Ibach, Janice (Keith) Ohlhauser, Sharon (Larry) Jangula; and his sisters-in-law and brother-in-law, Alice (Joe) Ohlheiser, Diane (Tony) Rothacker, and Andy (Nora) Jangula. He was preceded in death by his wife, Kathy; his grandparents; and his niece, Terra Mattheis.