Reno Frederick (Baerg) Robinson, passed away Monday morning, September 2, 2013 in Billings, MT of natural causes.
Reno was born on June 25, 1952 to Lillian Shindler and Reno Red Boy. Reno was placed in the orphanage in Twin Bridges, MT at a very young age. At the age of four, Ruben and Agnes Baerg of Lustre were granted permanent custody and he soon became a legal part of their family. Reno truly loved life on the farm, playing in the sand box with the Tonka toys, learning how to ride bike, raising steers for 4-H projects and many other activities.
Music became a focal point early in life and many times would be seen kneeling on the piano bench plunking out a tune or strumming his guitar. He grew up attending the Bethel Lustre Mennonite Church where he became a Christian, was baptized and joined. He attended the Lustre Grade School for the first 8 years of his schooling and then went on to graduate from the Lustre Christian High School in 1970.
Reno attended the Native American Junior College Art School in Albuquerque, NM and then on to Denver for a short time.
Over the course of his life he also lived in Lame Deer, Great Falls, and lastly in Billings. His love for the piano earned his the nickname “The Piano Man” and could often be heard volunteering his time playing at the Billings Clinic and St. Vincent’s Hospital.
His artistic abilities were used in creating beautiful beadwork items, which he sold in several surrounding states, thereby supplementing his income.
Reno is preceded in death by his biological parents and his foster parents.
He is survived by his foster brother, Eugene Baerg; foster sisters, Karen Waller, and Eileen Traeholt; son, Pernell Begs His Own; biological brothers and sisters, Jerry, Myrna, Judy, Sandra, Cecil, and Margaret.
Visitation will be held from 1 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Sunday, September 8 at the Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel in Wolf Point, MT. A graveside service will be held 11 a.m. Monday, September 9 at the Bethel Lustre Mennonite Cemetery in Lustre, MT. If friends desire, memorials may be given to the Billings Clinic or the Music Department at Lustre Christian High School.
Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel of Wolf Point has been entrusted with the arrangements. Condolences can be sent to the family using the form below.
Marlin & Bonnie says
Karen, Eileen and Gene
Heartfelt sorrow for you in your loss….Memories of Reno flood our minds…Such a reserved high school person who showed his talents to those who could least ask or afford them.
Prayers for comfort for you and your families.
PATT IRON CLOUD says
GOD LOVES YOUR FAMILY VERY MUCH… MAY GOD COMFORT YOUR LONELY HEARTS AND GIVE YOU STRENGTH IN THE NEXT FEW DAYS FOR COMFORT AND JOY IN KNOWING THAT RENO IS WITH FATHER IN HEAVEN AND FATHER KNOW BEST FOR HIS LIFE AND HIS ETERNAL LIFE IN HEAVEN….. KEEP YOUR FAITH PLEASE IN HEAVENLY FATHER….. HUGZ TO YOU MONICA….KAREN, EILEEN AND GENE… FROM PATT
Erwin & Angela Rempel says
Karen, Eileen, and Gene: It is with sadness that we read of Reno’s recent death. I remember Reno as part of your family on the many occasions that we were together at your home and at the Bethel Lustre Mennonite Church where our families were members. May you cherish the memories and sense the comfort from our Lord Jesus Christ. — Erwin Rempel
Elwyn & Barb Busenitz says
Karen, Eileen and Gene,
Our sympathies to you in the passing of Reno. We’re thinking of you in a special way during this time, and trust you’ll experience God’s comfort and peace.
Howard Eitzen says
Bye Cuz. Sorry you can’t call me any more, like you used to so often when you were really down. But now you don’t need to. Next time we meet I’ll be glad to hear you say “Hi Cuz” just like always.
Vaya Con Dios.
Cuz.
Intriga says
My name is Intriga, I am from South Dakota and I am a biological child of Reno. I met him in the 90s for the first time, during a college function. I did come to see him in Lame Deer once more after that, but, me and him didn’t continue correspondence. I am sorry for the loss for his family. I am sorry I didn’t get to know his side of the family.
Griz says
will miss u my friend, u were a gud friend I’m glad to have known u. Miss u my friend.
Teri Kincaid says
Miss our walks and talks,and going to church at the assembly of God in lame deer.