Robert "Bob" Foust, 61, of Bowman, ND, passed away on Monday, December 9, 2013 at the St Alexius Hospital in Bismarck, ND.

Funeral services for Bob will be on Monday, December 16, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. at the St. Charles Catholic Church in Bowman, ND. Fr. David Morman will officiate with burial to follow in the Nathaniel Cemetery, rural Ludlow, SD. There will be a family and friends service on Sunday evening at the Krebsbach and Kulseth Funeral Home Chapel beginning at 7:00 p.m.
Robert "Bob" Francis Foust was born in Bowman on February 5, 1952 to Dale and Margaret Foust. He was the fifth of nine children. He grew up on the family ranch in Harding County, S.D. Bob attended Cox School and Bowman High School. He worked on many of his neighbors ranches while growing up. In 1980, Bob started working for Pool Well Service, staying with them for 16 years. He then went to work for Stride Well Service and was employed with them until his death.
Bob married the love of his life Mary on May 20, 1972 in Buffalo, S.D. They added three children to their lives-Melissa, Ryan and Jesse. Bob loved the Cave Hills near his home and nurtured that love in his children. He took them hiking and camping in the hills when they were young.
Bob was a quiet man with a big heart. He never hesitated to step in and lend a helping hand to friends and strangers. He worked hard all of his life, especially at the job he loved. Everyone who met Bob soon called him friend.
Bob leaves behind his wife and best friend of 41 years, Mary, in Bowman; his daughter Melissa (Bill) Godsil of Whitewood, S.D.; his son Ryan (Kate) Foust of Bowman; his son Jesse (Teresa) Foust of Bowman; three grandchildren, Christian, Brecken and Carson; He is also survived by his brothers Bill and Ray of Denver, CO; Charles of Mesquite, NV; Eddie (Teri) of Sheridan, WY; Paul (Yvette) of Watertown, SD; his sisters Linda and Terry of Denver, CO;and his sister-in-law Laurel of Ludlow, SD; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and bonus family members. He also leaves behind his buddies Bogi and Clover.
Bob is preceded in death by his parents; his brother Richard; an infant brother and an infant sister.

Krebsbach and Kulseth Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements.