Robert Twete

Robert Twete died Sunday, December 13, 2020 at his home in Dawson at the age of 76.

A private funeral service will be held on Friday, December 18, 2020 at Grace Lutheran Church in Dawson.  The funeral will be live streamed on Robert’s obituary page beginning approximately  10:45 am on Friday.  A recording of the service will also be available on Robert’s obituary page on Monday, December 21, 2020.

A public walk by visitation will be held on Thursday, December 17, 2020 from 5 to 7 PM at Hanson & Dahl Funeral Home in Dawson.  Masks and social distancing will be required.

Bob was born February 18, 1944 in Sisseton, South Dakota, to Allie and Alby (Nater) Twete.  He was baptized in Sisseton and grew up in Selby, South Dakota being confirmed at Bethany Lutheran Church.  Faith was always a part of his life.  On July 3, 1964, he married Shirley Byre.  In September of 1965 they moved to Dawson where they made a home and had four children.  On November 23, 1991, he married Betty Bergeson.

He is survived by his wife of 29 years, Betty; his sisters Karen Crawford and Rose Twete; his children Renelle (Kenny Enevoldsen), Stephanie (Al Simonson), Darin Twete (special friend Millissia Tomlinson); his grandchildren Ali (Matt Almquist), Zac Enevoldsen (special friend Tasha Smith), Emmy Enevoldsen (special friend Keiser Freetly), Molly (Dan Erickson), Elsie Simonson (fiance Nick Risacher); his great-grandchildren Jasmine,Talia, Charlotte, Walker, and Oden; a stepson Greg Darbo; step-grandchildren Forest, Hunter, Stone, and Tanner; numerous nieces and nephews, extended relatives, and of course, many friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his father and mother-in-law Burdell and Edna Bergeson, and son Derek Twete.

While in high school, Bob worked the family farm.  As a young man growing up in Selby, he was also employed driving truck delivering eggs and cream from local farms to Lemburg’s Selby Produce.  His truck driving career lasted over 40 years.  In addition to driving independently for a time, he was employed by Dawson Mills (now AGP); Raymond Cossette of Fargo, ND; Anderson Trucking Service of St. Cloud, MN; and most recently Buesing Bulk Transport of Long Lake, MN, where he took pride in being the number one driver for several years.  A careful driver, he was accident free for many years. He retired from trucking in January of 2004.

Bob was known for being good-humored.  He lived a good life and enjoyed many years of camping and fishing, being with family and playing cards-Buck was a favorite game.  He and Betty wintered in Texas for 8 years and spent lots of time in the summer in the Selby and Mobridge area.  He had a great fondness for old cars and happy hour on the patio.   He was proud of his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren as well as nieces and nephews. He also greatly appreciated the simple pleasure of shaking dice and having coffee with friends.  He will be missed.

Blessed be his memory.