Robert Ash, 41, Bristol, died Dec. 7, 2024, due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident.
His funeral was Dec. 13 at Bethesda Lutheran Church, Bristol with interment at St. Ansgar Cemetery near Lily.
Robert “Rob” Daniel Ash was born May 5, 1983, at Watertown to Daniel and Lori (Vehe) Ash. He was baptized and confirmed at Bethesda Lutheran Church, Bristol. He attended school in Bristol and graduated in 2002. After high school, he attended Lake Area Technical College, Watertown. After his education, he returned home to farm with his grandfather Charlie Vehe.
He married Amy Valsvig June 30, 2012, at Bethesda Lutheran Church. They lived on the Vehe family homestead. He enjoyed farming, both land and cattle.
He enjoyed the outdoors, working with his animals, snowmobiling and putting on a fireworks show for his children each 4th of July. He especially enjoyed spending time with his family and had a special bond with each of his children.
Survivors include his wife; children, Riley, Jaxon and Kinsley, Bristol; mother, Bristol; father, Aberdeen; siblings, Amy and Dennis Peckham, Bristol; Jenny and Chris Faber, Webster; Randy and Mary Ash, Sioux Falls; father and mother-in-law, Danny and Michelle Valsvig, Webster; brothers-inlaw, Jason and Megan Valsvig, Aberdeen; Tyler and Sabrina Valsvig, Watertown; Jeremy Valsvig, Webster; Tanner and Adrienne Valsvig, Pittsburg, PA; many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Charlie and Audrey Vehe; stepfather, Greg McKane and one cousin.