Robert Lee 'Bob' Adsit, 76

Robert Lee "Bob" Adsit, 76, of Polson, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2005, at Evergreen Health and Rehabilitation Center in Polson.

Robert was born Oct. 12, 1928, in Walton, Kan., to Charles Lee Adsit and Margarite Mary Schwindt Adsit.

On Oct. 9, 1949, he married Martha June Howard, and they had five children, Margaret, Robert, Grace, Barbara, Debra, and an adopted daughter, Rhonda.

Bob was raised on a farm in Kansas until his mother's death. Robert was 9 years old at the time and went to live on a farm in Oregon with his grandparents. He graduated from college in Compton, Calif., and also took engineering training in New York City.

Bob worked for General Dynamics Corporation as an electrical engineer in California. He was the shop steward for the union while he was employed at General Dynamics. Working in the city was not for Bob, so he retired and came to Montana.

On May 19, 1990, Bob married Laura B. Mueller. They lived in Ronan a short time and then moved to Polson, where they remained. They spent several years traveling in their motor home, seeing family and attending Good Sam events.

He was a member of the Mount Calvary Lutheran Church in Polson. Laura and Bob enjoyed meals at the senior centers and other activities provided by the centers.

Bob retained his sense of humor to the end and had many visits from friends and family.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Martha June; and daughters, Barbara Bernard and Debra Adsit.

He is survived by his wife, Laura, of Polson; son, Robert Adsit and Bernice; daughters, Margaret Morris and Ron, Grace Adsit, and Rhonda Jensen and Jack.

Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Monday, Sept. 5, at the Mount Calvary Lutheran Church, 1608 Second St. W., in Polson, with the Rev. Aaron Stinnett officiating. The family suggests memorials to the Life Savers Animal Rescue, P.O. Box 643, Polson, MT 59860; or to the donor's choice.

Arrangements are Grogan Funeral Home and Crematory of Polson.