Robert "Bob" Polkinghorne

To view a recording of Robert's Air Force flag presentation, click the following link  https://youtu.be/O_6PwWmgwEU

Robert “Bob” Polkinghorne, 82, Emerado, ND, passed away Friday, February 11, 2022 in Altru Hospital of Grand Forks.

Bob was born January 30, 1940 in Iron Mountain, Michigan, the son of Thomas and Caroline (Roberts) Polkinghorne. He was raised in Iron Mountain and graduated from high school there in 1958. Bob enlisted in the U.S. Air Force and served in France. He was honorably discharged after one tour of duty. However, one year and a half later, he reenlisted in the Air Force. He served in Turkey, South Dakota, North Dakota and Wisconsin. He also served in Taiwan during the Vietnam War. He retired from the Air Force as a Staff Sergeant in 1980. Bob worked for the Grand Forks Herald from 1980 to 2002.

Bob enjoyed hunting, trap shooting, fishing and bowling. He was an avid animal lover.

Bob married Mary Leslie on September 21, 1963 in Biloxi, Mississippi. She passed away on March 24, 2009.

Survivors include his children, Carolyn Polkinghorne, Emerado, ND, and Thomas (Theresa) Polkinghorne, Emerado, ND; grandchildren, Jimmy Kalis, Amanda Polkinghorne (Leon) and Chalo Polkinghorne; great grandchild, Talon Polkinghorne.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Mary; and a brother, Thomas,

A memorial reception will take place from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM with 3:45 PM military honors, Monday, February 21, 2021 at Amundson Funeral Home of Grand Forks.

Military honors will be provided by the U.S. Air Force Honors team.