Robert Stover, 72, of Larimore, ND, passed away on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, ND.
Robert Franklin Stover was born (the fourth of five children) to Earl & Frances (Carlson) Stover on February 20, 1953, at the Deaconess Hospital in Grand Forks, ND.
Robert’s growing-up years were split between a farm near Kempton, ND—for the first six years of his life, and the remainder of his growing-up years were spent on a farm, North of Larimore, ND. Robert was baptized and confirmed at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Larimore, and attended elementary & high school in the Larimore Public School System – graduating in 1971.
After High School, Robert attended two different Bible Schools—one in MN and one in Alberta, Canada. After attending the Bible schools, he continued his education at NDSU, and acquired two degrees in agronomy. Here he played his trumpet in the Concert Band and the Marching Band. After graduation he moved back home to farm with his father and brothers. In 1982, he was asked to play his trumpet at the St. Paul’s Lutheran Church’s Centennial Celebration, and his accompanist happened to be a former classmate from Larimore – Camilla Kvamme. During this time of reconnecting, Camilla and Robert went on “dates” to the Grand Forks City Band rehearsals. And then, on June 22, 1983 (which was also the wedding anniversary of Earl & Frances) Robert popped the question to Camilla in the car! Later that year, on November 26, 1983, Robert & Camilla were married. Two years later, their daughter Roberta Camilla was born. Throughout the years of farming with his dad & father-in-law, Robert was active in a multitude of things. The most important being an active member of his church at Our Savior’s Lutheran, where he served on the church council, taught Sunday School, sang in multiple groups: the church choir, a men’s quartet (Hannah Junction), and sang with his wife and daughter; Robert also enjoyed playing his trumpet on multiple occasions: weddings, funerals, special church services, and playing duets with his daughter. Robert was also an active member of two different Gideon Camps (Grand Forks & Central Valley), and was a pioneering member of the Larimore board of Lutheran Brotherhood (aka Thrivent). Robert was also an active member of the community, whether it was singing in (or playing for) the community choir, playing taps at graveside services, or starting a community brass group which eventually became known as the Crescendo Brass Ensemble—which had many members come and go throughout its 20-plus years of activity. Robert was also active within his township as a supervisor. And was also a member of the ND Corn Council for eight years. After retiring from farming in 2015, he helped his nephew, Tyler Stover, farm for a time. After that, he decided to switch gears and found joy in working at the Grand Forks FedEx Ground facility as a package handler.
Robert’s faith in Jesus Christ, his Savior, was paramount to all things in his life! He always enjoyed spending time reading God’s Word, and sharing his faith and love of the Lord with others – whether it was through music, word, or action. His love and kindness for others—especially his family—never wavered, and his countenance was always that of peace and joy!
Robert is survived by his wife, Camilla (Kvamme) Stover; and daughter, Roberta Stover; brothers Jim (Janice) Stover, of Larimore, ND; and Ronald (Kathy) Stover, of Cavalier, ND; and sister Bette (Steve) Murakami, of San Diego, CA. Robert has many nieces and nephews, grand nieces and nephews, and cousins scattered all over the USA.
He joins family members who have gone before him, including his parents, Earl & Frances Stover; in-laws, Milton & Helen Kvamme; sister, Joanne (Stover) Dutoit; and sister in-law, Sherry (Schaley) Stover; and Aunts & Uncles on both sides of the family.
The family of Robert would like to extend a special thank you to Dr.’s Bhavik and Panico, as well as countless nurses, and HIA Hospice of the Altru Hospital in Grand Forks, ND
A prayer service will be held at the Bakke Funeral Home, on Friday, February 27, 2026 @ 7:00pm with visitation starting @ 5:00pm. Funeral services will be held at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Larimore, ND, on Saturday, February 28, 2026 @ 10:00am, visitation starting @ 9:00am. Interment will be in St. Paul’s Church Cemetery, Honeyford, ND.
Arrangements are with the Bakke Funeral Home, Larimore, ND.
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