The Robert Leiseth Memorial Scholarship was established by the Leiseth family in honor of Robert. Bob graduated from Concordia College with a degree in business in 1956. After college, he began a career in the banking industry. In 1967, Bob purchased the Norman County State Bank in Hendrum, MN. He opened a branch office in Moorhead, MN and the name was then changed to Viking Bank. Bob was active in many professional and charitable organizations. He helped to organize the Norman County West Dollars for Scholars.