Retiring teacher, coach urges Colony grads to ‘find their 68’
By Jeremiah Bartz Frontiersman.com A football coach using a hockey reference as the centerpiece for his keynote address may
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Robert C. Messinger left this earth for his heavenly home on August 19, 2023. He was born near Bend, Oregon, on February 19, 1930 and moved to Wasilla, Alaska in 1976.
He is survived by his wife, five living children, and numerous grand and great-grandchildren.
A Celebration of Life service will be held on September 23, 2023 at 2pm, at Summit Worship Center, Wasilla.
In lieu of flowers, Bob's family is starting a fund at Summit to provide a small elevator in the church, for those who need it.
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