Robert Eugene Lokken age 81, lifelong resident of Circle, MT passed away on Wednesday, January 27, 2010 at the McCone County Health Center in Circle.
On December 13, 1928 Robert was born in Glendive, Montana to Selmer and Thelma (Campbell) Lokken. He attended grade school at Correl Creek School then high school in Circle and graduated there.
On September 13, 1969 Robert married Anita Maier in Glendive, MT. A son, Darin, was born to this union.
Robert retired from farming and worked as a McCone County Dispatcher. He was a member of First Lutheran Church and the VFW. He enjoyed his family, playing cards, helping out at the Senior Center and latchhooking rugs.
He is survived by his wife of forty years, Anita of Circle, MT; his son, Darin Lokken and friend, Michelle of Oaks, ND.; three grandchildren, Halee, Aslee and Jordan Lokken of Oaks, N.D. and three step-grandchildren, Coralee , Abby and Riley Bock of Craine, MT; his mother-in-law Fern Hadous of Billings, MT, a sister-in-law Carol Parker of Colstrip, MT and nieces, nephews and their families.
Robert was preceded in death by his parents, his grandparents, a sister and brother-in-law, Elaine and Dick Schara.
Cremation has taken place and no services will be held at this time. A Memorial Service will be held in June, 2010 and Inurnment with Military Honors in Riverview Cemetery, Circle, MT. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials to the McCone County Fire Department, Attn: Jess Beery, PO Box 563, Circle, MT 59215, or the Ambulance Association, Attn: Terry Eissinger, PO Box 48, Circle, MT 59215. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.stevensonandsons.com. Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel has been entrusted with the arrangements.