Robert Sharkey, 89, of Winner, SD passed away with his loved ones by his side on Sunday, November 15 ^th , 2020 at the Gregory Health Care Facility in Gregory, SD. Mass of Christian burial will be held on Friday, November 20 ^th , 2020 at 10:30AM at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Winner, SD. Burial will follow in the Winner City Cemetery. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the services.

Robert was born in Keyapaha, SD on June 14th, 1931 to James and Emma (Devish) Sharkey who lived on a farm near Clearfield.  "Bob" as most would know him was a loving father, son, brother, grandfather and great friend.  In 1956 Robert married Thelma Roubideaux, to this union, Bob fathered 7 children

Bob spent most of his life in the Winner Area.  He enjoyed his time working on the farm and helping other farmers as needed.  When he retired, he liked to take drives in the country to reminisce about the old days, he enjoyed going fishing, playing cards, reading local newspapers, watching major league baseball and NFL football games.  Bob enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and loved looking at their artwork and school papers.

His children Bernadette (Lawrence) Long Crow, Larry (Ethel) Sharkey, Richard (Karen) Sharkey, Roberta Sharkey, Kevin Sharkey, Timothy (Dawn) Sharkey and Kelly (Misty) Sharkey, sisters Maxine Duffy, Doris Sharp and Jean Docken, survive Robert.  Proud to call him grandpa were 22 grandchildren and many great grandchildren

He is preceded in death by his father James Sharkey, mother Emma (Devish) Sharkey, 3 brother-in-laws, Jack Duffy, Wayne Sharp & Jack Docken, adopted son William Sharkey, grandchildren Britney & Britton, great grandchildren, Sophia & Nape.

Special thank you to Tammi Elder and the staff at and residents at Elder Inn for the wonderful care and compassion in helping Dad.

Bob's angel wings were ready, but our hearts were not.