Robert B Grorud

Robert ?Bob? Bredo Grorud, 89, Bismarck, passed away in his home on December 11, 2010. Services will be held at 10:30 am Thursday, December 16, at Trinity Lutheran Church, Bismarck, with Rev. Steve Sathre officiating. Burial will be held at 1:00 pm at the North Dakota Veteran?s Cemetery, Mandan. Visitation will be held from 2:00 pm until 8:00 pm Wednesday at Eastgate Funeral Service, Bismarck, where a prayer service will begin at 8:00 pm. Visitation will continue one hour prior to the service at the church. Bob was born in Scoby, MT, on October 21, 1921, to Bredo and Nellie Doken Grorud. His family moved to Rugby, ND, where he was raised. He played high school basketball and won a state championship, quarterbacked the football team and played golf, winning two city titles and shooting a hole in one. Bob attended NDSU for three years, joining the Theta Chi fraternity before entering the US Air Force in June 1942. He attained the rank of First Lieutenant and served in France during WWII. After his honorable discharge in April 1946, he returned to NDSU. Bob graduated in May 1947, with a chemistry major. He worked as a chemist at a plastics plant in Pittsburg, PA, for two years, then moved to Bismarck. He married Mary Jane Craig on November 23, 1952. He worked as a chemist at the ND State Lab until his retirement. He had a distinguished career, discovering pioneering research in liquid chromatography. He was invited to and attended the annual chemistry convention AOAC in Washington DC, to present his scientific discoveries. This work gained him international recognition and letters. Golfing remained a passion and he continued playing until 86 years old. He rode bike and enjoyed walking regularly especially in the company of his daughter?s dogs. He was an active member of Trinity Lutheran Church and also a member of the American Legion and Sons of Norway. Bob was a devoted husband and father. He was a creative, fun, energetic, patient and kind grandpa and great grandpa, continuing to play with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren until the end of his life. Josiah was his special pal. Bob found peace and strength in our Lord Jesus, which brings his family comfort and joy. He was a humble, generous gentleman and will continue to be an inspiration. Bob is survived by his wife, Mary Jane, Bismarck; his sons, Craig Diane, Maple Grove, MN, Scott Karen, Spokane, WA; his daughters, Jane Seth Peterson, Bismarck, Kristin John Olson, Bismarck; his grandchildren, Joani Ryan, Scott Robin, Kari Justin, Daniel , Josiah, Brede Angela, Sarah Richard Christy, Katie, Emma, Kristin, Anders, Lars; great-grandchildren, Isaiah, Madison, Kaylee, Brayden, Isabella, Jacoby, Emma, Lilly, Audrina, Aleah, Olivia; sisters, Esther McClintock and Betty Jacobson, Rugby. Bob was preceded in death by his parents, Bredo and Nellie.

Robert B Grorud

October 21, 1921 - December 11, 2010