In Loving Memory Of

Robert "Bob" Ole Udstuen

Bob Udstuen was born on February 17, 1936 on the family farm near Ruthton, Minnesota to Obert and Aagot Hytjan Udstuen.  He grew up on the farm and graduated from Ruthton High School in 1954.  Following high school Bob worked for his uncle, Ole in Balaton, MN for a short time.  On September 12, 1959 he and Marilyn Houselog were married at St. Martin’s Church in Woodstock, MN.  Following their marriage they made their home in Worthington, MN where Bob worked for Lambert Lumber Company.  After only 4 months in Worthington Bob was transferred to Huron, SD.  In 1960 they returned to Ruthton and Bob again worked for his uncle until 1964 when he took over the family farm. In the early 1970’s the family moved to the Slayton area and Bob worked as a carpenter in the area. Bob passed away on Thursday, July 28, 2016 at his home in Slayton at the age of 80.  He was a member of St. Ann’s Church in Slayton where he served on the Church Council and was song leader for many years.  He also was a member of the Avoca American Legion Post.  Bob enjoyed spending time with family, woodworking, playing cards, trivia, fishing, boating, camping and the occasional trip to an area casino.

Survivors include his wife, Marilyn Udstuen of Slayton, MN; four children, Kathryn and Kevin Christians of Chanhassen, MN, Keith Udstuen and Tom Hudson of Hadley, MN, Kim Kalas of Marshall, MN, and Kelly and Tom Orvis of Marshall, MN; 11 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren and two sisters, Colleen Rosenthal of Maple Plain, MN, and Jordy and Ervin Scholten of Pipestone, MN.  He is preceded in Death by his parents, Obert and Aagot Udstuen, step father, Harold Andersen, sister, Dorothy Jamieson, and brother, Chuck Udstuen. 

Funeral Services

St. Ann’s Church in Slayton, MN on Tuesday, August 2, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. with Fr. Gregory Parrott officiating.  The organist is Judy Andrews.  The song leader is Joanne Halbur.  Interment is at St. Martin’s Cemetery in Woodstock, MN. 

Visitation will be on Monday, August 1, 2016 at the Totzke Funeral Home in Slayton from 4-6 p.m. and also one hour prior to the services at he church on Tuesday.