Bob had a lifelong love of farming and the outdoors. He was born on the Askins Homestead where he lived a majority of his life. Bob was a 70 year member of the Minerva Lodge #98 F. & A.M.
He is survived by his children, Jim (Debi) McLaughlin, Thomas (Tammy) Askins, Renee (Rick) Swensen, Karen (Bob) Barker; grandchildren, Todd Barker (Lisa Katter), Ryan Swensen, Robyn Swensen (Bryan Newell), Rebecca (John) Adams, Erin (Stephen) Truska, Chad (Lindsey) Barker, Nick Barker; great-grandchildren, Gage, Caden, Kell, Slate, Colt, Knox, Sloan, Ellen, Amelia, Lily, Evan, Briella, Roan, Bennett and Reagan; sister, Betty (Bob) Nadolsky; brother and sisters-in-law, Robert & Gladys Jones and Mitzi Jones; as well as many other extended family and friends.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Lois (Jones) Askins; and his brother, Charles Askins.