Robert Clement Girard

Mass of Christian Burial will take place at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in Marshall, MN at 11:00 on Saturday, February 28, 2026, and a visitation will be one hour prior at the church. Interment with military honors will follow the service at Calvary Catholic Cemetery in Marshall. A livestream of the service will be available at https://www.mmogafc.org/hrc-watch-mass.html

Robert Clement Girard died peacefully in the early morning hours at the Clarkfield Care Center on January 23, 2026. He was born in Marshall on October 25th, 1945 to parents Bertha and Clement Girard.

Robert graduated from Central Catholic High School in 1963. After being drafted into the Army in December, 1965, he served in Vietnam.

Bob spent his working life in the St Peter and Mankato area, working for Alumacraft and Kato Engineering. When the time for retirement came in 2013, Bob moved back to Marshall. He enjoyed playing cards with friends, reading about “the good old days”, enjoying his collections and taking rides in the country with his ATV.

He is survived by siblings Marge Mohs (Bert) of Winona, MN, Donna Dahlquist of Aiken SC, Don Girard of Marshall and Diane Girard (Steve Kingsbury) of Beaverton, OR. Also, he is survived by 9 nieces and nephews as well as additional extended family. Bob was predeceased by his Parents Bertha and Clement Girard, Sister-in Law Judy Girard and Brother-in-Law Marc Dahlquist.

Our family is especially grateful to Hayley Christensen for her nursing care in recent years and services provided by Avera Hospice.

Memorials can be made to Avera @ Home Hospice.