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Robert Dale Combs, age 74 of Polson, passed away from natural causes
at his home on Friday July 13, 2007. Robert was born on August 23,
1932 in Valentine, Nebraska to LaVern and Edith Combs.
He graduated from Polson High School and then completed his college
education in California. Robert served in the US Army and spent time
in the Korean War. Robert worked in construction as a carpenter; he
drilled for gold, and worked in several nuclear power plants. He
loved fishing, hunting, camping and enjoyed traveling. He was a
lifetime member of the VFW and was a big fan of baseball. His wife
Charlotte, his parents, bothers Bill, Laverne, Jim Combs, and sister
Donna Gross preceded Robert in death. Robert is survived by his
children Cindy (Joe) Wulfekuhle, Cathy Rathbun, Dino (Joyce) Combs,
Connie Norton, sisters JoAnn (Don) Cooper, Zina Cosgrove, Aubrey
Drebes, Audrey Whittig, 10 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren and
numerous nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held on
Monday July 16, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. at Grogan Funeral Home with Rev.
Kevin Rettig officiating. Military honors will follow the service at
Grogan Funeral Home. Memorials may be made in Robert’s name to the
Mission Valley Animal Shelter, 239 N. Reservoir Road, Polson, MT.
Arrangements and cremation are under the direction of Grogan Funeral
Home & Crematory. Condolences may be sent to the family at
www.groganfuneralhome.com.
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