Robert A. Daniels

Robert Alvin Daniels Sr., passed away on February 23, 2025 in Glendive, Montana. Robert “Bobby” Daniels Sr. was the 4th child of Randolph and Mabel Daniels. Robert married Iris Greybull and later divorced. From this union that had Shari Daniels and Robert A. Daniels Jr. Loving grandpa to Calvin Coolidge Adams, Honey Elise Daniels, Caden and Cayana C. Adams; many adopted kids including, Jason Bighorn and Cheryl Bighorn. Robert was adopted by Clarence Longtree and held a special bond with Bobby and Sherry Longtree’s kids, Olivia, Bobby, Kristina, and Christopher Longtree. Robert grew up and attended schools in Poplar. He could be found hanging out with his friends Johnny Menz, learning about automotive mechanics and woodworking. He also had a fondness for photography. He knew he had a calling when the United States of America went to war. The Vietnam War was in full swing and Robert knew he needed to help his country to bring peace to our people. He was a proud Army and Marine and lived by the Marine Corps motto: Always Faithful “SEMPER FIDELIS”. Unity and Purpose, Warriorhood, Loyalty and Commitment. Robert lovingly would tease and prank, his crabby exterior, I’m almost sure, was a cover up for his mischievousness. Robert knew all the sacred hunting sites and shared his knowledge with all those that went hunting and fishing with him. Always reminded everyone to treat the animals and areas with respect and honor. Bob was the kind of man that never shied away from hard work. His courageous spirit showed in time where people in the whole country were protesting the Vietnam War. Bob went and enlisted into the United States Marine Corps by choice and chose a job as a radio operator. The life expectancy for a radio operator during the Vietnam Was ranged between 5 to 6 seconds all the way up to a slightly-more-optimistic 30 seconds. Bob proved this statement false and returned home. Robert was always a guy who stood by the veteran brotherhood and would help at the drop of a hat.

After returning home Robert held many jobs, the recent one was working with his brother-in-law and helped co-found the Fort Peck Tribes Warrior Society, BIA Tribal Police, Fort Peck Tribes Veterans representative/Director, Fort Peck Tribes Fish and Game Warden. Robert spent one year of college at cook Christian training school in Tempa, AZ. Bob was the person to ask a question if you wanted a straight up, no BS answer. Bob invested in his family, ensuring that we all knew how to hunt and fish. Do not ask him any questions unless you want to learn right then and there because there’s no better time to learn than right now. Bob enjoyed sharing his knowledge with his friends and family and would often take his nieces and nephews hunting/fishing/adventuring in the country or fixing vehicles, door frames, cleaning guns. Enjoyed riding around up North of town and along the Missouri River. Bob enjoyed camping and figuring out ways to “not rough it” and chose to “work smarter, not harder”.

Robert is survived by Clarice Spang-Terry, Jeneen, Lyndon, Kirk Spang; Kristine, Kimberly, Richard Clark; Summer, Autumn, Amber Daniels; Florence Daniels First-Debbie, Amy, Gale Headdress; Roy Daniels-Heather, Randy, Ashley, Misty, Robbie Daniels; Helen (Fred) Bighorn-Cheryl, Lil Roy, Kristin Bighorn.

Preceded in death by his parents, Randolph and Mabel (Dupree) Daniels; brother-in-law Alonzo Spang; sister June and brother-in-law Walter Clark; brother Alan Daniels; brother-in-law Jerome First; nephew Ervin Clark; nephew Ervin Clark, nephew Jason Bighorn, nephew Michael Daniels, nephew Randy Headdress; niece Jennifer Bighorn and niece April Daniels.

Extended families, Dupree, Bear, Menz, Ricker, Walking Eagle, McAnally, Eagles, Longtree, Four Track, Black Dog, Boxer, Cantrell, Trottier, Shanley, Burshia, Kaulenbaum, Lemieux, Kuhn, BuckElk, Morales, Buckles. We apologize for anyone that we missed, we have a very large family, and it is not our intention to miss anyone.

Dad-You will be missed beyond words and know you’re at peace. Your job on earth is done. Love you forever and always. Thank you for always loving us and showing us the way.