Obituary of Robert Mark Gagner Jr.

Robert M. Gagner Jr. of Rathdrum, ID passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on October 14^th, 2018.  Bob was born on August 9^th, 1941 in Brooks, MN to Robert M. Gagner Sr. and Rose Ann (Mercil) Gagner.  He married Kathryn E. Marmon on October 19^th, 1963 in Stanley, ND. He and Kathy settled on the Rathdrum prairie in 1968 and became a rancher and farmer while also working at Thayer Seed and Sod. After thirty years at Thayer’s, Bob operated his own business Panhandle Spraying Service Inc., which he sold and eventually retired in 2014. 

Bob had a great sense of humor and an even greater capacity of love, as his family, friends, and the frequent stray kids he and Kathy took in will attest to.  He was larger than life, as is our love for him. 

Bob was a true cowboy and team roping was his favorite pastime.  He and Kathy became snowbirds and spent their winters in Arizona so Bob could team rope year round.

He is survived by his wife Kathy, children Michael (Toni), Pam (Dan), Roxanne (Keith), Nancy (Mark); grandchildren Ryan (Chelsea), Kara (Branden), Nicholas, Hailey, Peyton; great-grands Clint and Kimber; siblings Mae, Angie, Mary Lou, Barbara (Vernon), Rolland (Nancy), Clarence (Diane), Poncho (Char); many nieces, nephews, and cousins.  Also, his loving family of cowboys and cowgirls in the roping arena.  Special thanks to Bill Flagg for his constant support and companionship through Bob’s illness.

A visitation will be held on Monday, Oct. 22, 2018 from 10:00 to 11:00 AM at Bell Tower Funeral Home Westwood Chapel 8015 W. Main St. Rathdrum, ID with a funeral Mass to follow at 11:30 AM at St. Stanislaus Church 812 W. 2^nd St.  Rathdrum, ID. Interment will be at Pinegrove Cemetery in Rathdrum.  A Celebration of his life will be held following the funeral mass at 1:00 PM at St. Stanislaus Church.