Robert C. Urlaub, age 83, passed away in Mesa, Arizona on July 28, 2021.
Bob was the son of Raymond and Mayme Urlaub of Walhalla, North Dakota. He received his early education in Walhalla, graduating from high school in 1956. Bob earned a Bachelor’s degree in Science Education from the University of North Dakota at Mayville in 1960.
In 1963 he earned a Master’s degree in Composite Science from North Dakota State University.
Bob married Lyvonne Christianson of Walhalla in 1960. Three sons were born to this union: Randy, Kevin, and Mark. Lyvonne passed away in 1992.
Bob then married Maureen Parker Halvorson of Jamestown, ND in 1995.
Bob spent 36 years teaching Science in North Dakota schools. Bob retired from teaching in 1996. He and his wife Maureen then moved to Mesa, Arizona. They spent many years of happiness at their home in a retirement community.
While living there, Bob learned lapidary, silversmithing, and goldsmithing. He enjoyed making many pieces of beautiful jewelry, which he shared with Maureen, friends and family.
A memorial service will be held at Mountain View Funeral Home in Mesa on Wednesday, August 4, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. Inurnment will be at Mountain View Cemetery.
Survivors include his wife Maureen, sister Carolyn Michaud, sons Randy, Kevin (Michele) and Mark (Zhanna), three step-daughters, Kelley Halvorson, Roxanne Ramirez (Rudy), and Dana Halvorson (Jon Helgerson). Also two nieces, Michelle Michaud and Collette Michaud, and one nephew Vincent Michaud. He is also survived by grandchildren Nikolas, Joshua (Maria), and Breann Urlaub, step-grandchildren, Cach Smith (Jen), Peyton Helgerson, and Keisa Karr (Josie). One step-great-grand-daughter, Fara.
Maureen and family….Please know that I am so sorry that Bob has died. He was such a special guy, and we thought so much of him. I wish we could be there, but it is not possible. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Love, Nancy and Rick
Kevin, Mark, Randy, Maureen, The Michauds would like to offer our deepest condolences on the passing of our favorite Uncle Robert. He was the kind of guy that didn’t talk much but was incredibly supportive if ever called upon to help. He was so kind and smart with that Urlaub humor and quick wit not to mention very creative and talented when it came to jewelry. I’m honored to have many of his original pieces of art to wear in his memory. A few years ago I was lucky enough to visit him and Maureen at their home in Mesa Arizona and it was a delightful visit because he gave me a tour of his jewelry workshop, the retirement community and the surrounding area. He always wanted to make sure we felt welcome and entertained. He and Maureen were great hosts. One last thing that he and I shared was our love for Grandma Urlaubs recipes specifically fruit cake and wedding ring pickles. He was always my partner in crime and would happily scarf down whatever I sent him, graciously thanking me for the trouble. He will be missed but not forgotten.
We will miss Robert. He was very special to our family and had many wonderful times with him and Lyvonne. Lots of good times when all the kids were young. We still kept in touch several times a year. Our sympathy to Maureen, Randy, Kevin and Mark
Maureen, I’m sorry to hear of Bob’s passing. I have fond memories of you both from our times together at Jamestown Middle School.
Prayers & Condolences From The Herr’s In Jamestown, North Dakota
Saying goodbye to someone we love is heartbreaking. May you find comfort in all the special memories, lean on your friends and family for strength, and always remember how much you and your family are loved.
Randy our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
So sorry to hear of Robert’s death. My sincere sympathy to Maureen, Randy, Kevin, Mark and families. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Please accept my sympathy for your loss.
Steve & I were so sad to learn of Bob’s death. I very much enjoyed teaching with him & we both enjoyed getting together when we came to Arizona for a little R & R each winter. We are sending our deepest sympathy to Maureen and all of his family.
Our sympathy and prayers to Bob’s family. Bob was a great mentor as a supervising teacher when I student taught under his guidance in 8th Grade Earth Science. So many good memories.
To the Urlaub family, the Hanson family would like send our sympathy. Bob was my 8th grade Earth Science teacher. “Rob of Minerals “, I learned so much from that guy. It was great to work in same school with him for 5 years.
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I know this is very late but I just saw this of a very dear friend! I work at JPS with Bob and Maureen for 9yrs at JPS. So very sorry to hear this, my forever Special Friend Maureen. Prayers to your family!!