Robert Garner

Robert Paul "Bob" Garner passed away February 6th in Casper, Wyoming after battling ALS for several years. Bob was born in Casper on June 28th, 1964. He was raised by his mother and her parents. Bob spent much of his early life helping out with the family business; the Fireside Bar and Lounge. He grew into a smart, fun-loving man with a twinkle in his eye and a mischievous grin. He somehow managed to survive a series of youthful adventures that often ended in stitches (like the time he was tossing - and catching - a knife) and a really good story (for instance, an insane multi-part car wreck-totally worth the half an hour it took for him to tell it). In fact, there was nothing Bob couldn't spin into a tale. He was a natural born story teller. Once married, Bob settled into the life of a family man, father and provider. He eventually became owner and operator of the Western Grill Restaurant. Customers, co-workers, friends and family all knew that he was fiercely loyal and would do anything he could to help those around him from making them a great meal, changing a tire, loaning money, or lending an ear and a joke at just the right time. No matter what they needed, folks knew they could always count on him. He loved barbeques, camping, telling stories (with varying degrees of exaggeration), telling jokes (with varying degrees of appropriateness) Star Trek, and this country -which he proudly served as member of the Army Reserves for many years. Most of all, he loved his wife, daughters and the family dog. Bob was preceded in death by his loving mother, Jeannie Lange Garner Luck; his grandparents, Paul and Guelda Lange. He is survived by his adoring wife, Nikki Barlos-Garner; daughters, Christina and Nia Garner; mother-in-law, Antonia Barlos; siblings, Rick Garner and his wife, Traci, Kelly Kukura and her husband Rob, and Ashley Schulte; father, Dick Garner and his wife, Nancy; best friend, Kate; and many aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral service will be held at Bustard's Funeral Home, Saturday, February 11th at 4 p.m. A celebration of life is also planned for Monday, March 13th. Donations can be made to any veteran's organization, the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, The ALS Society or a charity of the donor's choice. Saying goodbye is never easy, but Bob worked hard for many years, and these last several were the toughest. He's earned the rest, but we'll always remember his immortal words: "Only three things matter in life: family, friends and the God-damn Dog."

Service

Saturday, February 11, 2017 4:00pm

Bustard's Funeral Home

600 CY Avenue

Casper, Wyoming 82601