Robert Wilson Ljungdahl

Robert (Bob) Wilson Ljungdahl, age 89, passed away Monday, January 5, 2026, at the Sales Family Hope Center at Sunset Home in Clifton, Texas.

Bob was born November 19, 1936, in Colby, Kansas, to Lester H. and Ruth (Wilson) Ljungdahl. He graduated from high school in Manhattan, Kansas. He began his degree at Kansas State College before receiving his Bachelor of Science degrees in Business & in Latin American Studies at Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas, in 1963. He was also a member of the Texas Air National Guard.

It was while at Trinity that he met the love of his life, Sue Talkington. They were married on July 29, 1961, in Houston, Texas, and together they built a life rooted in faith, family & friends. He was a beloved husband, father & MiDaddy to his family. He loved fishing, attending his grandchildren’s activities, traveling with his wife, but most of all, he treasured time with family & friends.

After college, he continued the ranching lifestyle he grew up in. Bob & Sue moved to Mexico City, where he started IBB de Mexico. During their time there, Bob & his father were nationally recognized for introducing the process of AI cattle to the Mexican government.

By 1970, Bob’s creativity & love for the waterscapes inspired him to start Land & Water Amenities in Houston before moving to North Carolina to begin Amenities Ltd. Some of his fondest memories were in Lake Lure, North Carolina, before returning to Texas in 1991, where they could be closer to family. After making their home in Hillsboro, Texas, Bob enjoyed traveling the U.S. and Puerto Rico to organize cell tower installations for Ericsson.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Phil Ljungdahl; and sister-in-law, Nancy Ljungdahl.

Survivors include his wife of 64 years, Sue Ljungdahl of Whitney; his daughters Debbie Little & husband, Larry of Abbott and Carolyne Ljungdahl & partner, Jeff King of Rutherfordton, North Carolina; grandchildren, Cole Little & wife, Molly; Madeline Little, and Susan Grace Pelzl; a brother; Bill Ljungdahl & wife Jeannine; a sister, Beate Sachnowitz & husband Mike; and sister-in-law Patty Ljungdahl; nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends.

The family wishes to thank Tammy Wilson, Tammie Arnold, and Jaci Kirk for their loving care for him during his initial memory care time. They are also eternally grateful to all the Lutheran Sunset Ministries staff, especially in the Hope Center & with Hospice Sunset, for their amazing care, love, and devotion to Bob while he was there.

In leu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Sales Family Hope Center at Sunset Home or Hospice Sunset, both in Clifton, Texas.

Arrangements for a Celebration of Life for Bob Ljungdahl are pending and will be announced soon.