Robert Joseph (Joe) Wood was born to Dr. Robert M. and Edna Marie Wood on August 7 th , 1949 in Chicago, IL.  He died unexpectedly at his home in Spearfish, SD on March 2, 2023.

Joe attended the South Dakota School of Mines and received his bachelor’s degree in geology from the University of Nebraska. He served eight years in the US Army in Germany and another 20+ years in the Army Reserve. He was happiest being out in the Black Hills, especially in Galena. He loved the wildlife, large and small, who came through his land, and he made sure they always had plenty to eat.

Joe was an active member in the Black Hills Chapter of the International Society of Explosives Engineers. He spent many years on the Board of Directors, attending chapter meetings and an active member in the Best in the West Drill and Blast Conference.

Joe shared many life experiences and great stories with everyone. He was very knowledgeable in the industry and always enjoyed interacting with university students. You could always count on a smiling Joe to be at every chapter meeting. Joe will be greatly missed by all!

Joe was preceded in death by his parents. Left to mourn his passing are his sisters Claire, Anne, and Nancy, his nephew Hans, and his niece Elsa and her husband Sveinung.

A graveside service is planned for summer 2023.

Arrangements are under the care of Fidler-Isburg Funeral Chapels and Isburg Crematory of Spearfish. Online condolences may be written at www.fidler-isburgfuneralchapels.com.