ROBERT JOSEPH (BOB) STRONG

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ROBERT JOSEPH (BOB) STRONG

Robert Joseph "Bob" Strong, age 79, of Winnipeg, passed away peacefully in his sleep in the early morning of January 3, 2026, at St. Boniface Palliative Care.

Born in Winnipeg on December 1, 1946, Bob is survived by his wife, Barbara (née Ranson); his daughter, Colleen (John); his son, Johnathon (Janet); his grandchild, Spencer; his nephews, Brian (Donna) and Morgan (Tina); his sister-in-law, Debby (Brian); and his cousins, Wendy, Linda, and Debbie. He is predeceased by his mother, Anna (née Kelsch); his step-father, Andy Anderson; his brother, Brian; and his uncles, Joseph and Ted Kelsch.

Bob had a long career in sales, including leading sub-regional sales teams at Combined Insurance. He was known for his ability to inspire others, his generosity, and his dedication to charitable work with the Knights of Columbus, the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul, and the parish of Saint Joseph the Worker in Victoria, where he organized record-breaking food drives.

He will be remembered for his devotion to family, his great sense of humor, his love of games and sports, and his faith and charitable spirit.

The family extends heartfelt thanks to the ALS Society of Manitoba and the staff at St. Boniface General Hospital Palliative Care.

Funeral service will be held at Saint Emile Parish, 556 St. Anne's Road, at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 17, 2026, with a celebration of life following at 110 Adamar Road at 2:00 p.m. on the second floor in the common area. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the ALS Society of Manitoba or St. Boniface Palliative Care.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 10, 2026