Robert “Bobby” BlackDog, 58, died Monday, Jan. 31, 2022, at his home in Poplar. He was born Nov. 9, 1963, in Poplar, the son of Lawrence and Martha BlackDog. He lived in Fort Kipp and Poplar. He attended Brockton School and graduated in 1982. He enjoyed being with his children and grandchildren and enjoyed listening to Indian music and watching movies. He worked at the BIA fire hall as a firefighter for many years and worked for Brockton School for many years. When he was younger, he danced fancy until he was a teen. He also sang with the Fort Kipp Juniors when he was young. He met Thaila Buck Elk, now deceased, in 1980 and, to this union, a son, Adam BlackDog, was born. He and Thaila remained friends. He met Jeanine Renz in 1985 and, to this union, three sons, Eric, Evan and Sean, and two daughters, Mary Lynn and Courtney, were born. They also remained friends. He is survived by his children, Eric, Evan, Sean and Mary Lynn; 15 grandchildren; siblings, Willie “Mary,” La-Vonne and LaDonna; adopted brother, Buddy Adams; and grandfather, Arlie Diserly. He was preceded in death by his two children, Adam and Courtney BlackDog; and grandson, Carmon BlackDog. A prayer service was held at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 9, at the James Black Dog Center in Fort Kipp. The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 10, at the James Black Dog Center in Fort Kipp. Interment will follow at the Fort Kipp Cemetery. Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel was entrusted with arrangements.