Bobbie’s Life in Bismarck North Dakota After Her Daughter’s Passing
- — Roberta "Bobbie" Bader, a longtime North Dakota resident known for her kindness and free-spirited nature, died on Sunday, April 26, 2026, at Altru Hospital in Devils Lake.
- Bader was born on November 9, 1945, in Mandan, North Dakota, to Edgar and Lentina Muhlhauser.
- Described as a "free-spirited soul who lived life on her own terms," Bader was remembered in her obituary as one of the "kindest individuals you could ever meet,"...
BISMARCK, N.D. — Roberta “Bobbie” Bader, a longtime North Dakota resident known for her kindness and free-spirited nature, died on Sunday, April 26, 2026, at Altru Hospital in Devils Lake. She was 80 years old.
Bader was born on November 9, 1945, in Mandan, North Dakota, to Edgar and Lentina Muhlhauser. According to her obituary, published by Eastgate Funeral & Cremation Services, she spent the last four years of her life living in Bismarck with her youngest daughter, Heather. Following the death of her husband in October 2023, Bader moved to Devils Lake in January 2025 to receive more extensive elder care.
Life and Legacy
Described as a “free-spirited soul who lived life on her own terms,” Bader was remembered in her obituary as one of the “kindest individuals you could ever meet,” known for her generosity. Her family noted that she “would truly give the shirt off her back to anyone in need.”
Bader’s life was marked by a deep connection to her North Dakota roots. She was surrounded by loved ones in her final moments at Altru Hospital.
Funeral Services
A memorial service for Bader will be held on Wednesday, April 30, at Parkway Funeral Service in Bismarck, located at 2330 Tyler Parkway. The service will take place from 11:00 a.m. To 12:00 p.m. Central Time. Following the service, a burial will occur at the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery in Mandan, beginning at 2:00 p.m.
Friends and family are invited to attend both the memorial service and the burial. Those wishing to pay their respects may also send flowers, plant a tree in her memory, or contribute to a memorial fund through Eastgate Funeral & Cremation Services.
Bader is survived by her children, grandchildren, and extended family. Her obituary invites those who knew her to share memories and offer condolences through the funeral home’s online platform.