Robert James Diemert was born to Markie and Ethel (Youmans) Diemert on October 30, 1936. He grew up in Walhalla and served in the United States Marine Corps. On April 18, 1959, he married Phyllis Eisenzimmer at Walhalla. Robert worked for the Pembina County Highway Department until his retirement. He enjoyed gardening, fishing, hunting, and being outdoors.
Surviving Robert are his children, James (Etta) Diemert, Statesboro, GA, Roberta (Danny) Carpenter, Walhalla, ND, Jerry (Joan) Diemert, Edinburg, ND, Sandy (Joe) Urlaub, Debbie (Vince) Gendron, all of Walhalla, ND, and Dawn (Cody) Carpenter, Pembina, ND, several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, wife, Phyllis, brothers, and sister.
Per Robert’s request, his body was donated to the UND Medical School.