Robert J. Waller

Robert J. Waller, age 61, of Prescott, died unexpectedly November 25, 2009 at Regina Medical Center in Hastings. Robert was born May 12, 1948 in Boscobel, WI to Joseph and Irene (Smith) Waller, and was a 1967 graduate of Boscobel High School. He was an employee of Climatech Manufacturing in Hopkins, MN. Robert married Beverly Tri on June 29, 1984 in Hastings. He was an avid hunter and fisherman, a Green Bay Packer fan, and ayouth baseball coach. He was preceded in death by his father Joseph Waller, and father-in-law Leonard Tri. Robert is survived by his wife Beverly (Tri) of Prescott, sons Corey (Jennifer) Waller of Hampton, Joseph Waller of Hastings, Leonard Waller of Denver, CO, Matthew Waller of Prescott, and daughter Tara Waller of South Lake Tahoe, CA; his mother Irene Waller of Machesney Park, IL, grandchildren Emily and Meghan Waller; sisters Helen Roth of Loves Park, IL and Kathleen Hulstedt of Machesney Park, IL, also nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. The Funeral Mass, officiated by Fr. James Perkl, will be held 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, December 1, 2009 at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, 2035 W. Fifteenth St., Hastings followed by interment at St. Joseph�s Cemetery, Prescott, WI. The visitation will be held from 4-8pm Monday, November 30, 2009 at the Caturia-Smidt Funeral Home, and one hour prior to the Tuesday service at church. The pallbearers are Corey Waller, Jenn Waller, Joe Waller, Lenny Waller, Matt Waller, and Tara Waller; honorary pallbearers are Marv Bolchen, Gerald Reinhardt, Dale Halterman, David Roth, Emily Waller, and Meghan Waller.