Those who knew, loved and respected Robert DePoe III called him “a visionary” during his funeral services Monday morning at Salish Kootenai College.

Those who knew, loved and respected Robert DePoe III called him “a visionary” during his funeral services Monday morning at Salish Kootenai College.

Bishop Adam Smith speaks at the funeral service.

The DePoe family greets people in attendance.

Lunch was served after services.

An etching of Robert DePoe III, the third president of Salish Kootenai College, was on display at his funeral service Monday in the Joe McDonald Fitness Center Gym.

An etching of Robert DePoe III, the third president of Salish Kootenai College, was on display at his funeral service Monday in the Joe McDonald Fitness Center Gym.

Those who knew, loved and respected Robert DePoe III called him “a visionary” during his funeral services Monday morning at Salish Kootenai College.

The Perez family sings an honor song with hand drums.

Jamie Buhr, longtime friend of Robert DePoe III, brought a bit of humor to the services as he recalled good times with his friend.

Jamie Buhr, longtime friend of Robert DePoe III, brought a bit of humor to the services as he recalled good times with his friend.

John Taylor holds a medallion DePoe made for him a few years ago when the two friends enjoyed cycling together.

John Taylor holds a medallion DePoe made for him a few years ago when the two friends enjoyed cycling together.

Mac Urie gave the benediction at Robert DePoe III's memorial service.

A men's choir sings at the service.

Robert DePoe’s daughter, Neah, plays her clarinet for her dad.

Tillie Marshall leads singing at the service.