Robert W. “Doc” Baldwin, 90, of Park River, ND, passed away Friday, July 30, 2010 at the Good Samaritan Center of Park River, ND where he has resided since 2006.

 

Robert was born July 29, 1920 to Daniel Webster and Helen Gertrude (Wynne) Baldwin.  He began his education in the rural Senator Young Dam area near Langdon.  Robert graduated from LHS and went on to graduate from the University of North Dakota.  He graduated with a D.D.S. from the University of Nebraska.  He then joined the United States Army where he attained the rank of Captain and worked at Walter Reed. Upon his Honorable Discharge from the Army, Robert established his practice of Dentistry in Park River, ND.  He was also active in the community, he was a volunteer fireman, enjoyed golfing, curling and bowling.  He was active in the Park River Legion and served the Legion at the state level.  When Doc retired from his Dentistry practice, he moved to Langdon, where he managed the family farm. 

 

He is survived by his nieces and nephews.

 

He was preceded in death by siblings: Dr. William Howard Baldwin, Edward Daniel Baldwin, Ruth Baldwin, Helena Baldwin, Florence Isabelle Hobbs, and Ellen Kreps.

 

Visitation will take place on Sunday, August 1, 2010 beginning at 4pm with a 7pm Prayer Service all at the Brooks Funeral Home of Langdon, ND.  Visitation will also take place for one hour before the time of the services at the church on Monday.

 

SERVICES  Monday, August 2, 2010 at 2:00 O’ Clock at the United Methodist Church of Langdon, ND

 

INTERMENT  Lebanon Cemetery, Langdon, ND.