Robert (Bob) John Bodnar, beloved father, passed away peacefully with his family by his side Sunday July 23, 2017 at the age of 74. 

Bob is predeceased by his wife of 35 years Patricia Lydia (2002) and son Robert John (1969),   parents John (1989) & Mary (2000) Bodnar of Stockholm, sister Doreen (2014) & brother-in-law Lloyd (2006), brother-in-law Steve (2006). 

Left to mourn his passing and honour his memory are his 4 loving children – Jody Bodnar, Marla (Rick) Bodnar, Jocelyn (Rohan) Nicholas, Rachel (JC) Hunter, 5 grandchildren – Rishawn Lewis, Rishawna Lewis, Kai Nicholas, Jayde Nicholas, Genessa Hunter, and his siblings Joyce Banga, Elaine (Alan) Goranson,   Bob is also survived by numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.   Bob grew up in the community of Stockholm, SK where he was the youngest of four children.  In his younger years Bob was involved with his community and church and enjoyed a variety of sports, local picnics, lake dances and worked on the farm alongside his father.  He took his hard work ethic with him to Notre Dame College and then continued on to achieve his Education Degree in Ottawa, followed by a Master’s Degree in Special Education from the University of Saskatchewan later in his career life.   Bob dedicated 30 years of his life to The Ranch Ehrlo Society creating programs and initiatives that have expanded and flourished to this day.  He touched very many people in his lifetime.  Upon retirement, he dedicated himself to his children and grandchildren and really enjoyed this time with his family including special vacations and quality time. 

Bob had a tremendous spirit for life and helping others.  Bob will be remembered for being able to talk sports, politics, wine making, sausage making, cattle and horses, history, social policy, education policy, gardening and many other topics with a high degree of confidence. 

Bob will be remembered for his deep, incredible love and pride for his girls and grandchildren and for his kindness towards the many people he touched.

Prayers will be held at St. Elizabeth of Hungry Roman Catholic Church in Stockholm, Wednesday Aug 2, 2017, at 7 p.m. 

Mass of Christian burial will be held Thursday, Aug 3, 2017, at 11 am at St. Elizabeth of Hungry Roman Catholic Church in Stockholm.  Interment to follow in the Gerald Cemetery after the lunch reception in Stockholm.

Donations can be made to honour Bob by donating to the Outdoor Hockey League (OHL) in Regina. Bob was involved in founding the "Dress-A-Champion" and this OHL program. Bob was a talented hockey and ball athlete himself playing hockey for Stockholm and surrounding towns, he also played for Notre Dame as one of the original "hounds" and was privileged to be recruited as a player for the Detroit Red Wings - although he did not take them up on that offer and chose to pursue family and education instead.  Bob wanted all children to have the opportunity and the resources to play sports through the OHL (Now known as "Sport Venture"). 

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