Robert Quentin Stotts

Robert Q. Stotts, 94 of Fargo formerly of Starkweather and Devils Lake, ND passed away on Sunday evening, October 2, 2016 at Villa Maria Care Center in Fargo. Funeral Services for Robert will be held on Saturday, October 8, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. at First United Methodist Church, Devils Lake with Reverend Lori Broschat officiating. Visitation will be held on Friday, October 7th at the Gilbertson Funeral Home, Devils Lake from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. with a Prayer Service and Time of Remembrance at 7:00 p.m. Visitation will continue on Saturday at the church one hour prior to the funeral service. Burial will be at the Methodist Cemetery, rural Starkweather. Robert Quentin, son of Claud and Elizabeth (Goodwill) Stotts was born on August 15, 1922 at Lakota, ND. Robert grew up on the family farm, north of Edmore, attended the Prospect Township School and also the Edmore Public School. Robert was united in marriage to Doris M. Lindenberg Stinkeoway on August 5, 1957 at Grand Forks, ND. They established their home on the family farm and would live, work and raise a family there through the years. They later moved into Starkweather, but continued farming. Even after retiring, Robert continued to be active in the community and the Methodist Church. Doris died on December 13, 2000. Robert moved to Devils Lake in 2003 and enjoyed several years in the community reuniting with old friends and making new ones. He also enjoyed membership in the Elks and Eagles Lodges for many years. For the past 2 years, Robert has lived at Villa Maria in Fargo to be closer to family. Farming was Robert’s life. He loved to drive around the countryside, checking crops and never missing an opportunity to stop in and visit with friends and neighbors along the way. He loved to tell stories of life in the “good old days”. When he married Doris, who was a widow with 4 children, he made a true commitment to provide for his family and to love and care for them all and to add one more beautiful child to their life. We will carry memories of our dear dad, grandpa, great grandpa, brother, uncle and friend forever in our hearts. Robert’s loving family include his children Marilyn (John) Warinsky, Woodbury, MN, Debby Johnson, Fargo, ND, Lois (Frank) Zacher, Wilton, ND and John “Jerry” (Sonia) Stinkeoway, Rochester, WA; grandchildren Brice (Ashley) Weed, Kaylee (Juston) Hilton, Doug (Rachel) Stinkeoway, Lisa (Pete) Bjornstad, John (Kendra) Stinkeoway, Jill (Brady) Carlsrud, Adam Pulst, Falan Johnson,Ty (Gina) Zacher, Tavi Zacher, Matthew (Shasta) Stinkeoway, Michael (Jenika) Stinkeoway, Liz (Eric) Stinkeoway and David Stinkeoway; twenty great grandchildren; sisters Mary Jane Eidsness, Devils Lake and Dorothy Moore, Mesa, AZ; several nieces, nephews and treasured in-laws also survive. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Doris; son Orville and his wife Jeanette Stinkeoway; great granddaughter Raelee Stinkeoway; brother Vernald Stotts. Casket Bearers for Robert will be his grandsons and honorary bearers will be Roberts’ granddaughters. Music will be provided by Catherine Anfinson and Jean Aardahl. .