Former Republican State Senator Bob Haskell of Rapid City has passed away, according to the Rapid City Journal. A carrier of water for the elephant, Haskell served in the State Senate from 1991-1992, as well as on the Pennington County Commission, according to his obituary:
Through his great relationships with many businesses, he was able to raise funds for many worthy causes in Rapid City. He helped to form the “Diplomates” for the Rapid City Chamber, serving as it first chairman. He served on many boards in the hills area. Bob was active in the Pennington County Republicans. He served in the South Dakota Senate and on the Pennington County Commission.
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Family visitation will be held at Kirk Funeral Home on Sunday, November 9th, from 2 to 4 p.m. A Memorial Service will be Monday, November 10th, at South Canyon Lutheran Church at 10 a.m., with Pastor Deb Grismer officiating. Interment will follow at the Bear Butte Cemetery. Kirk Funeral Home is in care of the arrangements.
Please keep his family in your prayers in their time of remembrance.
Bob was a great guy and a wonderful family man who will be sorely missed by many