Robert Nantkes, resident of Lander and Cheyenne, entered eternal life on Sept. 14.

He was the loving husband and dearest friend to his wife, Carol Ann.

Born Oct. 23, 1939, in Sheridan, to the late G.L. and Frances Nantkes, Bob graduated from Sheridan High School. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Montana State University; he also was awarded graduated degrees from the University of Wyoming in 1969 and Idaho State University in 1970.

Before retirement, Bob served as a counselor and administrator for Wyoming Vocational Rehabilitation; he also was employed in private enterprise.

During his lifetime, Bob was an avid reader of history; enjoyed woodworking, hunting, traveling and gardening. His favorite pastime was fishing, especially in the Wind River Canyon.

Bob held lifetime memberships in the National Rifle Association, the University of Wyoming Alumni Association, and the Idaho State Alumni Association; he was a member of the Elks for 42 years and belonged to the Lander Lodge 2317.

In addition to his wife, Bob is survived by his cousins, Dr. E. Steele of Alabama; Dr., M. Cushing of Colorado; Don Nantkes of Virginia and Donald Cushing of Nebraska; further survived by other loving relatives and friends.

Family services and interment will be held in Laramie.

Those wishing to honor Bob's memory may do so by contributing to Wyoming Catholic College, Attention: Father Bob Cook, P.O. Box 750, Lander, WY 82520 or Untied Medical Center Foundation Oncology Unit, 214 East 23rd Street, Cheyenne. Services are under the direction of Montgomery-Stryker Funeral Home. To send condolences or sign the online guest book, go to the Web at www.montgomerystryker.com.

WyomingNews.com - September 17, 2006