Robert (Bob) Victor, age 85, of Sioux Falls, formerly of Mitchell, and Pierre, passed away on Monday, January 26, 2009 at Prince of Peace in Sioux Falls, SD. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM Friday, January 30th at First Lutheran Church, Mitchell, with burial to follow at Servicemans Memorial Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6-8 PM Thursday at the Will Funeral Chapel with prayer service beginning at 7:00 PM.

Robert Duane Victor was born on August 31st, 1923 at Mitchell, South Dakota to Emil and Emma (Sebby) Victor. He graduated from Mitchell High School and attended the University of Minnesota until enlisting in the Army Air Corp from 1942 to 1946. Upon discharge from the service he completed his degree in Engineering at South Dakota State University.

Robert married Elda L. Victor on May 21st, 1950 in Oldham, South Dakota. They made their first home in Mitchell for 11 years where Robert worked for his fathers trucking company (Haleys) and later for the South Dakota Department of Transportation. Robert was transferred to the Finals Division of the SDDOT in Pierre, where they resided until 2003 when they moved to Sioux Falls to be closer to their children. Robert was an active member of Lutheran Memorial Church in Pierre where he could flip lefse better than anyone. He enjoyed tinkering and there was nothing he could not fix. You could not walk past him without him saying hello. He always had a smile on his face and loved to share a laugh.

Grateful for having shared his life was his wife Elda; his children, Rich (Mary) Victor of Black Hawk, Cheryl (Tom) Gaeckle of Sioux Falls, Dave (Angie) Victor at Mitchell; and his grandchildren, Josh and Vanessa Victor; Nate, Luke, Molly and Sam Gaeckle; and Brett Victor.

Bob was preceded in death by his wife, his parents, and his brother Art Victor.