Robert Painter

Robert "Wolf" Painter, born May 25, 1947, passed away October 1, 2012. He was a loving father, grandfather and brother. Robert was a hunter and fisherman at heart. He had a huge heart and strong resolve. He loved his home and family in Spirit Lake. Robert joined the Marines in 1966. He was in the 2nd Marine Division, serving his country in Vietnam. He earned many medals, including the Presidential Citation and the Purple Heart. Although Robert may have left Vietnam, it never left him. He was first and foremost a Marine, never forgetting the brothers he had to leave behind. He was proud to serve his country. Robert is survived by his wife, Lisa Painter, brother Mike (Sunshine) Varges, sons; Michael Gallup(and wife Jamic), Curtis Gallup, and Aries Painter, daughter, Panda Ramsdell. He is also survived by grandchildren; Samantha, Dimitri, Katana, Triniti, & Hailey Gallup, and Athena and Christina Ramsdell and many more adopted children and grandchildren who will greatly miss him. Semper Fi Marine, You Will Never Be Forgotten. Military Honors and Memorial will be held at the Spirit Lake Boat Dock on Saturday, Oct 20, 2012 at 1pm.