Robert 'Bob' Metcalf

Robert (Bob) Lee Metcalf, 68, of Lakota, North Dakota passed away on Thursday, January 22, 2026. 

Bob was born October 24, 1957 in Omaha, Nebraska. Bob was a proud truck driver for the majority of his working life, most recently with CHS Ag Services in Lakota, ND. He married his High School Sweetheart, Iona Mae Metcalf on August 2nd 1975 who he shared three children with; Violet Mae Blackburn (Bob), Lynn Ann Metcalf and Robert (Bobby) Lee Metcalf Jr.(LeaAnne). Several years after the untimely passing of Iona, Bob was lucky enough to find love again in Mary Davidson and they were joined in Holy Matrimony on May 22nd, 2022. Bob and Mary enjoyed camping and traveling together in their RV, sharing time with family and working in their garden reaping the fruits of their harvest.

Bob was preceded in death by his first love Iona Metcalf, his parents, Frank and Punk Metcalf, as well as his brothers, Frank and Mike Metcalf.

Bob is survived by his loving wife, Mary; and his three children Violet, Lynn and Bobby; as well as his quasi adoptive children, Delbert Bradley and Shantel Smith.

He also leaves behind 14 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren.

A public viewing and visitation will be held on Monday, January 26th from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. in the Aaker Funeral Home of Lakota.

A celebration of Bob's life will be held this summer.