Jondahl, Robert "Bob" Robert Sverre Jondahl, age 100 passed away Jan. 11, 2024. Preceded in death by his beloved wife of 66 years Betty, daughter Joyce Richards and brother Leonard Jondahl. Survived by son-in-law Edward Richards; daughters, Kristine Toso (Milton) and Susan Wanner (Tom); grandsons, Erik (Suzannah) Toso & John (Sally) Toso; great grandchildren, Kenley, Niko and Rory Toso. Bob was born in Glasgow, Montana to Norwegian immigrants Sverre and Tomine Jondahl. He began his lifelong passion for flying by earning his pilot's license at age 16. After graduating from high school, he attended aviation college and worked part time for local flying services. During WWII he served in the Army Aircorps as a flight instructor stationed in Lancaster, CA. After the war Bob started his own flying service doing charter work and selling aircraft. On an aircraft search in Minneapolis, his good friends introduced him to the love of his life, Betty McNeil. Shortly thereafter he joined Northwest Airlines and retired as a 747 Captain and instructor after 34 years of service. For many years he spent much of his spare time restoring Cessna airplanes. Private service.

Published on February 4, 2024