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Published December 01, 2009, 08:01 AM

Robert Paul Tollefson

Robert Paul Tollefson, 33, Portland, OR, formerly Mandan, ND

October 2, 1976 ~ November 24, 2009

Robert Paul Tollefson, 33, died unexpectedly at his home in Portland, OR. He attended Christ the King School through the 8th grade and graduated from Mandan High School in 1994. During his high school years he was active in band, choir and forensics. Robert co-directed the Summer Children’s Theatre in Mandan, and continued to develop his design and directing skills. Robert attended the University of Mary and graduated in 1998, Magna Cum Laude from Moorhead State University with a BA Degree in Theater with a vocal emphasis.

Shortly after college graduation Robert moved to Portland, OR where he became involved with many theatre groups including: Tiger’s Heart, Portland Children’s Theatre, Theatre Vertigo, Third Rail Repertory Theatre, and Stark Raving. Robert worked in sales at Starbucks and for 8 years at Hollywood Lighting. He was one of two candidates in the entire country accepted into the Master’s program in scenic design at the University of Washington.

Robert had a special place in many hearts and will be missed by his parents, Larry and Cathy Tollefson, sister, Bethany (Rob) Hillenbrand, nephew, Tyler John Hillenbrand, maternal grandparents, William John and A. Dorothy Lauber, aunts, uncles, cousins, and special friends Mary Ann and her daughter. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Amos and Phyllis Tollefson and uncle, Mike Lauber.

A Funeral Mass will be Saturday, December 5, 2009, 1:00 pm, Christ the King Catholic Church, 505 10th Ave NW, Mandan, ND.

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Jason H.
12/01/2009 12:58 PM

Robert was a wonderful person and I will always remember the times that him and I acted across from each other on stage. We always had a good time when we were acting. I remember the time we went to Dickenson to see thier production of Camelot and Robert and I were the first two to walk in and all we heard was "Mandan is here" we both shared a great laugh over that. He will truly be missed and my family will be remembering you all in our prayers.

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