Robert Theodore Orsua, 65

On Feb. 20, 2017, Captain Bob (Robert Theodore Orsua) lost his short battle with pancreatic cancer, “and began his final and most glorious charter, into heaven.” Bob was 65 years old and lived with his beloved wife, Lynn Orsua, in Kalispell.

He was born Dec. 5, 1951, in San Mateo, California, to Ted and Helen Orsua.

He was preceded in death by his mother Helen Garcia, and great-granddaughter Lillyen Paige Hiland.

Bob is survived by his wife, Lynn Orsua; his parents, Ted and Sherri Orsua; his sons and their wives, Ray and Angie, Ben and Carolyn, and Mike and Jennifer; his stepchildren, Lisa Lake, Tiffany and Dan Burgad, Kim and Chuck Mitsch, and Jay Hiland; 20 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

Bob was proud of his children and grandchildren and always had a story to share about each of them. He enjoyed countless hunting and fishing trips with friends and family, teaching and passing on his passion to even his youngest great-grandchildren. The memories made, from hunting and fishing, to heartfelt talks, and even his lectures will be forever cherished. His absence will be desperately missed.

Bob earned his degree in forestry and for a time worked for the U.S. Forest Service where he had the opportunity to immerse himself in his active passion of nature. He also owned his own leather repair shop, and retired from UPS. As he drove the UPS truck, his daily gaze upon Flathead Lake, his avid passion for the great outdoors, and his entrepreneur-driven personality inspired him to begin MoFisch Charters. Together, with his wife and business partner, Lynn, by his side, the business thrived, and gained an impressive nationwide reputation. He took great joy in sharing his time with his clients, friends and family. Captain Bob’s legacy will live on as his dedicated and loyal guides assume and carry on the business that was born of this honest, opinionated and generous man.

A celebration of Bob’s life will be held July 8. Details will be published on the MoFisch website and the newspaper at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to a charity of your choosing.

Bob always said, “My worst day of going to work is better than most people’s best day.”

“Gone fishing.”