Robert Julian
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Robert Eugene Julian of Rapid City, South Dakota, formerly of Anchorage, Alaska, passed away on November 22, 2019, following a brief illness.
Bob was born to Herman and Mary Julian on December 26, 1931, in Hanover, PA. After high school, he joined the United States Air Force; his first assignment was in England where he met his wife Pauline. They married in 1953 and went on to have three children, Linda, Deborah, and Steven, while stationed around the United States by the Air Force, including two tours in Alaska.
Bob retired from the Air Force in 1971, and the family returned to Anchorage in 1972. He and Pauline enjoyed traveling in their RV around Alaska and the Lower 48. They liked camping, garage sales, and gatherings with family and friends (which almost always included cards or other games). Bob was a regular for card games at the Anchorage Senior Center and was often on the winning team at their annual hand-and-foot tournament held during Fur Rondy. He enjoyed the friendship and camaraderie of his widows and widowers support group and First Presbyterian's Amen club. He was also a proud member of the McDonalds Morning Coffee Group.
Bob and Pauline were married for 58 years at the time of Pauline's passing. Their church community at First Presbyterian Church of Anchorage was very important to them. Bob moved to Rapid City in the summer of 2019 to be close to his family.
Bob was preceded in death by his wife Pauline, his daughter Debbie (Halloran), and his son Steven. He is survived by his daughter Linda Julian and her partner Ed Schuman of Rapid City; his grandchildren Alex (Carla) Cushman of Rapid City, Ryan Cushman of Anchorage, and Sara Halloran of Johnsonville, New York; his great-granddaughters Elsie and Hazel Cushman; son-in-law John Halloran of Stone Ridge, New York; and many friends. He will be greatly missed.
Cards may be sent to Behrens Wilson Funeral Home, Rapid City, SD, or First Presbyterian Church in Anchorage. Memorials may be made to the First Presbyterian Church of Anchorage building fund.