Robert (Bob) Leo Strand

June 15, 1936 – June 10, 2016

Robert Leo Strand, 79, passed away Friday, June 10, 2016, (five days short of his 80th birthday) from complications of diabetes. He was born to Leo and Helen Strand in Bismarck, North Dakota. He moved to Poulsbo with his family in 1940. He attended Poulsbo Elementary School and graduated from North Kitsap High School in 1955. He was married to Sandra Petersen for 40 years.

Bob worked for Puget Sound Power & Light retiring in 1994. He served in the Army National Guard, Poulsbo Unit; was a volunteer firefighter for Poulsbo Fire Department. He earned Eagle rank in Boy Scouts of America, belonged to DeMolay; was a Past Master of Franklin Lodge #5 F&AM, member of the Valley of the Scottish Rite of Bremerton, and a long-time member of First Lutheran Church of Poulsbo.

He was always helping family and friends with electrical problems, and also the Monday morning men’s club at the church. Bob was an avid Seahawks fan and University of Washington Husky season ticket holder.

Bob is survived by four daughters, Greta (Brad) Johnson of Poulsbo, Gail Strand of Silverdale, Connie (Michael) Feikes of Seattle, and Carol (Mike) Daniels of Poulsbo; a sister Ardys (Harold) Richardson, also of Poulsbo; six grandchildren, Brandon (Jessica) Johnson, Joshua Feikes, Julie Feikes, Jared Feikes, Rachel Daniels, Ryan Daniels; and two great-grandsons, Brantley & Easton Johnson. His beloved cat, Midnite, was always by his side.

Bob was pre-deceased by his father and mother.

Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. June 21 at the Poulsbo First Lutheran Church, with a private burial to follow. In Lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the Poulsbo First Lutheran Church, 18920 4th Ave. NE, Poulsbo, WA 98370; or Poulsbo Fire Department, 911 NE Liberty Road, Poulsbo, WA 98370. Funeral Arrangements by Stone Chapel Poulsbo Mortuary at Cherry Grove. Please visit Roberts online guestbook at www.PoulsboMortuary.com