Robert Wahlstrom

Robert S. Wahlstrom of Hastings, MN passed away on March 20, 2017. He was 88 years old. Bob was born December 16, 1928 in Welch, MN, the son of Oscar H. Wahlstrom and Minnie A. (Burr) Wahlstrom. He proudly served his country in active duty for the Army during the Korean War in the 84th Engineering Battalion. He was united in marriage to Genevieve D. Leifeld on July 19, 1952 at Guardian Angels Catholic Church in Hastings. Together, they raised nine children and were blessed with an abundance of grandchildren and great grandchildren. He retired from Pine Bend Koch Refinery in 1994. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Jenny; son, Robert Wahlstrom, Jr.; siblings Lorraine (Adolph) Reinardy, Lavern (Eldora) Wahlstrom, Celestine (Robert) Collins, Muriel (Reuben) Hagman, Marian Wahlstrom and Ruth (Leo) Cedar. He is survived by his children, Linda (Brooks) Swanson, Becky (Steve) Herman, Gary (Jeri) Wahlstrom, David Wahlstrom, Mary (John Casey) Wahlstrom, Thomas (Teri) Wahlstrom, Kathy (Patrick) Kelly, and Lisa Wahlstrom. Pallbearers are his grandsons, David Casey, Rick Siebenaler, Josh Wahlstrom, John Wahlstrom, Dan Wahlstrom and Joe Wahlstrom. The Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, March 25th at 11:00 A.M. at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, 2035 W. 15th Street, Hastings. Visitation one hour prior to service at church. Interment, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred.