In Memory Of
Robert William Leaver
1941
2022
Robert William Leaver
July 22, 1941 — July 25, 2022
Robert "Bob" William Leaver, 81, of Casper, passed away Monday, July 25,2022.
Bob was born to the late Raymond and Hazel Leaver, July 22. 1941, in Providence, Rhode Island. He was the oldest of two boys. His family moved west when he was 2 years old, and settled in Mills, Wyoming. From a young age Bob loved to be outdoors. He was an avid sportsman and passed this love on to many of his children. He instilled a love for the outdoors in his children and loved teaching them to hunt and fish.
Bob was married to Dorothy Rodgers for 20 years, and then married Rosie Birkeland in 1980. They were married for 33 years.
Bob excelled as a Salesman during his life, working for Hi Tec as a traveling salesperson for many years. When his eyesight began to fail, Bob worked locally in retail sales. Bob and Rosie opened a Daycare in 1996 and operated it until 2009. Bob and Rosie also became foster parents, to many children over the years.
Bob loved talking to people and made friends easily. He loved his entire family with all his heart. He spent his later years traveling to, and visiting all his children.
Bob settled back in Casper in 2018, where he enjoyed visits from his children, and getting to see many of his grandchildren.
Bob's brother David Leaver resides in Utah, with his wife Sue.
Bob is survived by 11 children; Annette (spouse Kerry Pittman), Elizabeth (spouse Keith King), Robert 2nd (spouse Cathy Leaver), Colleen Wozny, Katrina (spouse Jeff Burian), Richard (spouse Kelly Leaver), Robert Birkeland (spouse Dreama), Steven Birkeland (spouse Melissa), Frank Birkeland (spouse Christine), Kwailin Fiscus (spouse Brandon), and Jennifer Leaver.
Bob is also survived by 24 grandchildren, and 32 great-grandchildren.
Ever the daddy's girl Jeny was by Bob's side when he passed peacefully in his sleep.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents Raymond and Hazel Leaver.
An intimate family gathering will be held at a later date. Bob did not wish to have a formal service.
In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations be made to Ronald McDonald House, or the American Council of the Blind.
To send condolences, or leave a special message for the family, please visit NewcomerCasper.com
Bob was born to the late Raymond and Hazel Leaver, July 22. 1941, in Providence, Rhode Island. He was the oldest of two boys. His family moved west when he was 2 years old, and settled in Mills, Wyoming. From a young age Bob loved to be outdoors. He was an avid sportsman and passed this love on to many of his children. He instilled a love for the outdoors in his children and loved teaching them to hunt and fish.
Bob was married to Dorothy Rodgers for 20 years, and then married Rosie Birkeland in 1980. They were married for 33 years.
Bob excelled as a Salesman during his life, working for Hi Tec as a traveling salesperson for many years. When his eyesight began to fail, Bob worked locally in retail sales. Bob and Rosie opened a Daycare in 1996 and operated it until 2009. Bob and Rosie also became foster parents, to many children over the years.
Bob loved talking to people and made friends easily. He loved his entire family with all his heart. He spent his later years traveling to, and visiting all his children.
Bob settled back in Casper in 2018, where he enjoyed visits from his children, and getting to see many of his grandchildren.
Bob's brother David Leaver resides in Utah, with his wife Sue.
Bob is survived by 11 children; Annette (spouse Kerry Pittman), Elizabeth (spouse Keith King), Robert 2nd (spouse Cathy Leaver), Colleen Wozny, Katrina (spouse Jeff Burian), Richard (spouse Kelly Leaver), Robert Birkeland (spouse Dreama), Steven Birkeland (spouse Melissa), Frank Birkeland (spouse Christine), Kwailin Fiscus (spouse Brandon), and Jennifer Leaver.
Bob is also survived by 24 grandchildren, and 32 great-grandchildren.
Ever the daddy's girl Jeny was by Bob's side when he passed peacefully in his sleep.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents Raymond and Hazel Leaver.
An intimate family gathering will be held at a later date. Bob did not wish to have a formal service.
In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations be made to Ronald McDonald House, or the American Council of the Blind.
To send condolences, or leave a special message for the family, please visit NewcomerCasper.com
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Robert William Leaver, please visit our flower store.
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