Robert G. Hodgson

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Robert Gary Hodgson of Wales, North Dakota and Florence, Arizona, passed away on January 23, 2023. Bob was born on June 12, 1936, at Drayton, North Dakota to W.F. (Frank) Hodgson and Alice Mae (Bellamy) Hodgson. The Hodgsons moved to Wales in 1941. Bob was known as Gary through all his grade school and high school years at Wales. After graduating from high school in May of 1954, he volunteered for immediate induction in the U.S. Army. Following training in Fort Leonardward, Missouri and Fort Knox, Kentucky, he served the remainder of his time in Germany. Now being referred to as Bob, he enrolled in electrical technology at the North Dakota State College of Science the fall of 1956. It was there he met Thomasien Bjornson (Tomi), she in nurses training. They were married in Waukon, Minnesota on October 11, 1958. They lived in Fargo for 16 years where Bob was an engineering technician for Ulteig Engineers. While in Fargo, three sons were born, David in 1961, Kevin in 1962 and Craig in 1969. In 1974, they moved to Grand Forks where Bob accepted a position with Minnkota Power.

Bob was involved with shooting sports of many kinds other than hunting. He started competitive pistol shooting at the age of 19 while still in Germany. This eventually leading to ND state champion titles in 1962 and 1964. He was a member of N.D. State Civilian pistol team to the national matches at Camp Perry Ohio. While still living in Fargo, Bob joined the Air National Guard as a small army instructor and was a member of the N.D. National Guard pistol team then representing the Guard at the National matches. Bob and Tomi were both involved in muzzle loader shooting and primitive camping. Other competitive shooting sports included trap, skeet, sporting clays, cowboy action, lite rifle and rifle and pistol silhouette. The shooting sports were a big part of Bobs life. His picture and recognition can be seen at the N.D. Sports Hall of Fame in Jamestown, ND. Bob and Tomi and kids enjoyed many annual  hunting and fishing trips together.

Bob and Tomi retired in 1996. After 26 years in Grand Forks, they moved to Wales, ND. They resided at a home in Florence, Arizona during the winters.

Bob is survived by wife Tomi, sons David and wife Kelly of Grand Forks, Kevin and wife Lynette of New London, MN, and son Craig of Rochester, MN. Granchildren, Tanya Johnson, Jennifer Johnson, Haylee Hodgson, Morgan Hodgson, Nick Hodgson, Boden Hodgson, Finn Hodgson, and Ava Hodgson. Great grandchildren Kaydence Swenson, Keilynn Swenson, Keinley Sietsema, and Keiera Sietsema. He is also survived by a brother James and wife Helen of Billings, MT and a sister Sue and husband Gary Bornsen of rural Inkster. Bob and Tomi have several nieces and nephews. Bob was preceded in death by his grandparents Walter and Sarah Hodgson and James and Lida Bellamy, his mother and father, and five aunts and uncles.

A memorial service will be 1:00 PM Monday, January 30, 2023 at Amundson Funeral Home of Grand Forks. Visitation will be for the hour before the service in the funeral home. Burial will take place at a later date.