Robert Lebrun

Robert Lebrun, 79, of Langdon, ND, passed away Monday, October 14, 2013, at the Cavalier County Memorial Hospital of Langdon, ND.

Robert was born March 26, 1934, in South Olga Township near Milton, ND to Jules and Marie (Pelletier) Lebrun. Robert moved to the Langdon area with his parents in 1937 where he graduated from St. Alphonsus. Robert continued his education at North Dakota State University in Fargo, ND. He was united in marriage to Kathleen Cox, formerly of Calvin, ND, on October 12, 1957, at St. Alphonsus Church. They farmed near Nekoma and became the loving parents of five children: Carleen, David, Mary Kathleen, Julie, and Janet. Bob and Kathy were very involved in Marriage Encounter. Kathy and their daughter Mary, age 21, were killed in a car accident January 7, 1983. Bob became involved with Beginning Experiences. Bob and Frances Feil were united in marriage on July 12, 1985. They made their home in Langdon, and Bob continued to farm in Nekoma. He was the fourth generation of his family to farm in Perry Township and was proud that his grandson, Jason, is a sixth generation farmer and is living on the family farm in Nekoma. Bob spent his whole life as a farmer other than spending a few winters in his younger years working in California.

Bob was known as the “old truck nut” and collected Internationals and Studebakers. He enjoyed attending farm and toy shows and loved to travel. Bob loved going to his grand and great-grandchildren’s programs, games and concerts. Bob was active in the Knights of Columbus, served as a Director for LAND, and was involved in the Prairie Winds Power Assn..

Bob is survived by his wife Fran of Langdon, ND; children: Carleen (Alan) Schill of Langdon, ND, David (Sharon) Lebrun of Minot, ND, Julie (Darrel) Bachman of Fargo, ND, Janet (Tom) Schill of Langdon, ND; step-children: Debra (Jeff) Ryan of Langdon, ND, Diana (Dale) Plummer of Langdon, ND, Dean Feil of Langdon, ND, Dawn Metzger of Fargo, ND, Darcy (Scott) Gellner of Langdon, ND, Denise (Larry) Jacobson of Larimore, ND, Darelyn (Joe) Kartes of Coon Rapids, MN, Dana (John) LaCorte of West Palm Beach, FL; grandchildren: Christopher Schill of Grand Forks, ND, Brian (Fiance Kaidi) Schill of Esmond, ND, Trevor Schill of Langdon, ND, Bradley (Annie) Lebrun of Beulah, ND, Daniel (Megan) Lebrun of Crary, ND, Rebecca (Wyatt) Goettle of Donnybrook, ND, Samantha (Aaron) Donamaria of Sawyer, ND, Anthony (Fiance Sara) Bachman of Fargo, ND, Trenton Bachman of West Fargo, ND, Delaney Bachman of Fargo, ND, Kristie (Austin) Sundeen of Brockett, ND, Jason (Sarah) Schill of Nekoma, ND; step-grandchildren: Jaimee (Ken) Slaathaug of Bismarck, ND, Danielle (Jason) Reid, stationed in Germany, Jared Ryan of Hannah, ND, Devin Ryan of Hannah, ND, Jaclyn (Zach) Nye of Bismarck, ND, Christopher Plummer, Timothy Plummer and Josh Plummer all of Langdon, ND, Jayson Metzger and Amanda Metzger both of Fargo, ND, Sarah Gellner of Grand Forks, ND, Dustin (Nicole) Gellner of Ortonville, MN, Stephanie Gellner of Grand Forks, ND, Andy Jacobsob of Grand Forks, ND, Alyssa Jacobson of Grand Forks, ND, Charles Kartes and Nathan Kartes both of Coon Rapids, MN, Ryan LaCorte, Giovianna (Victor) Villar, Joseph LaCorte and Vincent LaCorte all of West Palm Beach, FL; thirteen great-grandchildren; ten step-great-grandchildren; siblings: Richard Lebrun of Winnipeg, MB, Janice Kaylor of Bella Vista, AR, Gene (Patricia) Lebrun of Rapid City, SD, Carol (Jerome) Casey of Bloomington, MN, Yvonne (Gerald) Lorenz of Doylestown, PA, Yvette (David) Krech of Duluth, MN; brother-in-law Jim Westphal; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Kathleen, daughter Mary, grandchild Riley Lebrun, sister-in-law Marjorie Lebrun, and brothers-in-law Richard Joos and Richard Kaylor.

The family has asked that memorials be directed to St. Edward's Catholic Cemetery in Nekoma, ND.

VISITATION will take place on Thursday, October 17, 2013, from 3 to 5 pm at the Brooks Funeral Home of Langdon, ND.

PRAYER SERVICE/ROSARY will be held on Thursday, October 17, 2013 at 7:00pm at the St. Alphonsus Catholic Church in Langdon, ND.

FUNERAL SERVICE will be held on Friday, October 18, 2013 at 10:30am at the St. Alphonsus Catholic Church of Langdon, ND.

INTERMENT: St. Edwards Cemetery - Nekoma, ND