Obituary Notice Robert John Green, 71, Towner, died at the Heart of America Medical Center in Rugby on September 12, 2020. Bob was born on December 12, 1948 in Rugby to Ross and Eveline (Nelson) Green. He was raised on the family farm near Towner and graduated from Towner High School in 1967. Bob attended North Dakota State University where he received his bachelor’s degree in Animal Science in 1971. Those that knew Bob know he often used his B.S.. During his college years, he was a member of the NDSU Saddle and Sirloin Club and NDSU Rodeo Team Bob married Diane Goodman on December 20, 1969. They lived in Hettinger for a short time before returning to the Towner area. Diane died on October 7, 1975. On September 3, 1976 he married Gwen Aadnes in Towner. Bob farmed and ranched in Wager Township – McHenry County all of his life. Bob was passionate about ranching and was a promoter and advocate of innovative grazing practices. He loved his Shire draft horses. He bought his first Shire stud horse in 1979 and thus began many years of raising, breaking and enjoying many other events with his horses. We all have memories of snow snakes, snipe hunting, or “falling” off Bob’s sleigh. Bob was an active member of North Dakota Draft Horse Association and served as President in past years, in addition to being the editor of the newsletter for nearly 20 years. Bob also put his B.S. to work announcing at various draft horse events and his Facebook Live pasture walks. In addition to his draft horses, Bob also had dairy cattle for many year and continued to raise beef cattle. He enjoyed good whiskey, spending time with family and neighbors, and heading to NDDHA field days. Mr. Green is survived by his wife, Gwen and his children, Terry Jones & Gail Mahle – Towner; Marci Green & Jose Gonzalez – Brookings, South Dakota; Justin Green and Carmen Moe – Minot; and James Green – Towner. He leaves 8 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. In addition he leaves sisters, LaDonna Saari – Lake Metigoshe, Sharon Mayer – Bismarck; Betty Amon – Colorado Springs, and Sue McLean – Menoken, North Dakota. Bob was preceded in death by his first wife, Diane and his parents. Memorial services will be held at Towner City Park in Towner on Saturday, September 19, 2020 at 1:00 P.M. His grandchildren: Chelsea Meyers, Dustin & Kaitlyn Jones, Kendal & Bryce Green, Remington Petersen, and Tomas & Sofia Gonzalez will serve as urn bearers. Members of the North Dakota Draft Horse Association are asked to serve as honorary bearers. Wally Fretland will officiate. Lunch will be served with Burial to follow at Towner Union Cemetery. Even though Covid-19 restrictions have been somewhat relaxed, guests are urged to observe social distancing and to wear facial coverings if possible. On line tributes at www.niewoehnerfh.com Niewoehner Funeral Home - Rugby 701- 776-6222