Archie P. Robillard, age 87 of Minot, formerly of Maxbass, died Thursday, August 8, 2019 at a Minot care center.  His funeral will be held on Wednesday at 11:00 am at the English Lutheran Church in Maxbass.  Visitation will be Tuesday (Today) beginning at 5:00 pm with a prayer service at 6:30 pm at the church in Maxbass.  Burial will be at the Westhope Cemetery.

Archie Peter Robillard, a son of Joseph Henry and Irene (Kidd) Robillard, was born on February 27, 1932 in Westhope.  He was raised in Westhope and attended school there.  He began working as a farmhand and at the age of 15 he began his trucking career.  He entered the US Army on January 8, 1953, and served until receiving his honorable discharge on December 22, 1954.  On May 5, 1955, he married Delores (Corky) Steinhaus.  They lived in Rugby where he managed the Standard Oil.  They moved back to Westhope, and he worked in the oil field and also drove truck.  In 1967, they moved to Maxbass.  They purchased the Can-Dak Lounge in Westhope in 1974, and later sold it in 1977.  He continued to work as an oil producer and truck driver.  He also built and renovated houses in North Dakota and Las Vegas.  In 2002, he began working at Farden Construction.  Corky passed away on June 24, 2006.  He retired from Farden Construction in 2010 and moved to Minot.

Archie was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church in Westhope.  He enjoyed racing cars and horses, playing poker and golfing.

He is survived by his daughter, JoAnn (Rodney) Stevens of Upham; son, Alan (Carla) Robillard of Minot; grandchildren Aaron (Jackie) Rosenthal of Minot, Tara Lillemon (Sanjeet Caberwal) of North Carolina, Andrew Rosenthal (Lexi Bahl) of Maxbass, Jordan Robillard of Colorado and Paige Robillard of Fargo; great-grandchildren, Barger and Gabriel Healey, Cashton Robillard, Tenlee and Thadd Rosenthal; companion, Mary Ann Fitchner of Minot; brother, Russell (Ruthie) Robillard of Billings; sisters, Patty Russell of Minneapolis, MN, Gloria (Ronnie) Engg of Westhope and Carol (Willard) Garlock of Hastings, NE and numerous nieces and nephews; step-grandchildren and great grandchildren, Hannah (Tony) Zimmerman and Brooklyn and Brynlee of Bismarck, Danielle (Dylan) Heinze and Ally, Ryleigh, and Walker of Upham.

In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Richie Robillard and son-in-law, Rick Rosenthal.

Arrangements were with Nero Funeral Home in Bottineau.  Friends may sign the online register book at www.nerofuneralhome.net.