Robert Sassman, 77, passed away Monday, July 24, 2017 in Green River, Wyoming.  A longtime resident of Phoenix, Arizona and former resident of Rock Springs, Wyoming and South Dakota, Mr. Sassman died following a lengthy illness.

He was born October 17, 1939 in Gregory County, South Dakota, the son of Dale John Sassman Sr. and Christine Ann Preslicka Sassman.  Mr. Sassman attended schools in Murdo, South Dakota.

He was the owner of Sassman & Sons.  Mr. Sassman worked for the past seventy years and he retired in 2010.

His interests included spending time with family especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, camping, fishing, woodworking, vintage cars and deep sea fishing in Mexico.

Mr. Sassman is survived by one son Jerry Sassman of Phoenix, Arizona: two daughters, Sue Sassman of Green River, Wyoming and Debra Talbott of Kentucky, one brother Ronald Sassman of Sheridan, Wyoming; three sisters, Bonita Kranig of Geddes, South Dakota, Twila Dibler of Raytown, Mississippi, Cheryl Maki of Tucson, Arizona; eleven grandchildren, twelve great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother Dale Richard Sassman Jr, one son Terry Sassman and one granddaughter Sammi.

The family of Robert Sassman respectfully requests that donations be made in his memory to the charity of your choice.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, August 2, 2017 at 1:00 PM at Clausen Funeral Home in Burke.