Rod Robson

September 3, 1951 - October 20, 2020

Rod Robson, age 69, of Glendive, Montana, passed away on Tuesday, October 20, 2020 at his home in Glendive. Visitation will be held from 1:00 P.M. until 5:00 P.M. and from 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. on Thursday, October 22, 2020 at the Silha Funeral Home in Glendive. Vigil services will be at 7:00 P.M. on Thursday, October 22, 2020 at the Silha Funeral Home in Glendive. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, October 23, 2020 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Father Francis Schreiber officiating and Deacon Bob Ackerman assisting. Rite of Committal will follow in Dawson Memorial Cemetery. Silha Funeral Home of Glendive has been entrusted with the arrangements. Rodney Jay Robson was born September 3, 1951 in Glendive, Montana, son of Doris and Orvin Robson. Rod was raised in a family of three brothers and three sisters and additional stepbrothers and stepsisters. Rod was raised in Glendive and spent summers on the farm with his dear Aunt Ruth and Uncle Max Netwig. Rod was a Dawson County graduate of 1969. In 1970, Rod married Mary Ann Miller, from this union Rocky and Michelle were born. Rod enlisted in the Montana National Guard on August 11, 1971. He served as an 11B infantry for his time of service. On April 5, 1977 he was honorably discharged of the rank of E5 Sargent. Through Rod’s many miles of AA travels with his friend Garlan, Rod was introduced to Garlan’s sister Sandy and daughter Jennifer in Fargo, North Dakota. This was the beginning of a 400-mile relationship with a marriage on August 17, 1985 at the Montana Inn. Rod was employed with the BN railroad as a traveling mechanic until 1984 when an injury forced him to retire. Rod had many ventures to include: Mac Tools, Rod’s Exon, and RR Enterprises. Rod was active in Jaycee’s and the Muscular Dystrophy telethon. He was also active in AA with 38 years of sobriety. Through various car clubs and organizations many treasured, lifetime friendships were made. Rod enjoyed building and working with cars throughout his lifetime. He owned every tool necessary and then some. He looked forward to our many years of Thursday night family suppers. Rod was preceded in death by his father, Orvin Robson; mother and step-father, Doris and Lester Moan; brother, Jeff; aunts; uncles; and classmates. Rod is survived by his loving wife, Sandy and children: Rocky (Lori and her daughters Ali and Jessica), Michele, and Jennifer. He also is survived by his faithful companion Rusty who would always be by his side or in his lap. His siblings: Ron (Brenda) Robson, Wanda (Jim) Baker, Donna (Dan) Dobson, Sherry (Jerry) Gilbertson, Gary (Sandy) Moan, and many cousins. Noting his special cousin Connie! We are broken hearted and our world will never be the same without you! Your smile, your infectious laugh, your stories you shared, and the love you offered will be remembered always. RIP MY LOVE! Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at: www.silhafuneralhomes.com.