ROBERT (BOB) OTTERTAIL Sr. (Miijaakiwebinaas)

Bob Ottertail passed away Monday, Aug. 25, 2014, surrounded by family, at his home at Lac La Croix First Nation.
He was born April 6, 1924 in Lac La Croix First Nation to George Ottertail Sr. and Elizabeth Boshey. He lived on the lake all of his life.
He was a log driving worker, fishing guide, and carpenter, and served as a band councillor for many years. He retired as custodian for the band hall.
Bob loved to be outdoors, where he enjoyed trapping, fishing, and hunting. He especially enjoyed going out for his minnows every summer.
He also attended many pow-wows, becoming a pow-wow singer.
At heart, Bob was a family man. He loved his children dearly but has a special place in his heart for his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Even as his health failed him, hearing their voices cheered him up, bringing a special smile to his face.
He leaves behind his children, Arthur (Connie), Edward (Alma), Henry (Lillian), Irene, Stanley (Rhonda), Helen (Chris), Anna, Fabion (Colleen), Karen (Robert), and Kelly (Laura); daughter-in-law, Sandra; and 26 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren, and seven great-great-grandchildren.
Also surviving are his siblings, Bessie Atatise, Albert Ottertail, and Queen Roma Whitefish; uncle, Ray Boshey; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Bob was predeceased by his parents, George and Elizabeth; wife, Annie; sons, Raymond and Robert Jr.; sons-in-law, Alfred Boshey and Larry Burnside; grandchildren, Rachel Ottertail and Shane “Robbie” Ottertail; and siblings, Jane Helen, George Jr., Lawrence, and Everett.
A traditional funeral service was held Friday, Aug. 29, 2014 at the Ottertail home in Lac La Croix First Nation.
Elder Tommy White officiated, with assistance from Danny Geyshick Sr., Curtis Atatise. and Ron Kelly, Calvin Ottertail, Margaret Ottertail, and Anna Ottertail.
The pallbearers were Bob’s family and friends.
If friends so desire, in memoriam donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 920 Tungsten St., Thunder Bay, Ont., P7B 2S3.
Online condolences may be offered at www.greenfuneralhomefortfrances.com