Robert Osland

Robert Osland

Robert OsaldnRobert Hedman Osland, age 76 of Walnut Grove, passed away Sunday, November 6, 2016 at Regina Hospital in Hastings.  Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, November 11 at St. Olaf Lutheran Church in Walnut Grove. Visitation will be held from 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm on Thursday, November 10 at the Walnut Grove Funeral Home. Interment is in the St. Olaf Cemetery.  Online condolences may be sent at www.stephensfuneralservice.com.  Stephens Funeral Service – Walnut Grove Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Robert was born in Tracy, Minnesota on February 29, 1940 to Arthur and Evelyn (Hedman) Osland. He attended Walnut Grove Schools until he finished high school and continued his education briefly at Augustana College in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Robert then moved back to Walnut Grove where he took over the family farm from his father. Robert married Charyel Lee Brown on December 30, 1961 at St. Olaf Church in Walnut Grove. Robert was very supportive of his two boys growing up. He took pride in working with his boys on the farm and always made sure they were busy with chores. He always loved working in the spring because it gave him a fresh start after a long winter. Robert had great mechanic skills and rarely hired mechanics because he knew he could fix his equipment himself. When he wasn’t working, Robert loved spending time with his family and playing card games, especially Monopoly. He enjoyed riding his snowmobile and taking his boat out on the lake. Robert appreciated the help he received from the local retired people, other area farmers, and local businesses. Robert always emphasized the importance of education to both of his sons because it was such an important part of his own life. Robert loved supporting his children and grandchildren in all of their activities and sporting events. He also enjoyed visiting family and friends across the country and traveling with Charyel and other friends. Robert served on the St. Olaf Church Board for many years as well as the elevator board for the Walnut Grove/Revere Co-op. Robert was always hands on, compassionate, and helpful to the elderly around Walnut Grove and was always willing to help whenever his help was needed.

Robert is survived by his wife Charyel; children: Craig (Lori) Osland and Chad (Pam) Osland; grandchildren: Blake Osland, Shannon Osland, Weston Osland, and Carly Osland; siblings: Doug Osland and Mary Sibley; and many other beloved friends and relatives. He is preceded in death by his parents and his oldest sister Audrey.

7 thoughts on “Robert Osland”

  1. Dear Charyel, Craig and Chad,

    I am so sorry to see that Robert has passed away. He was a great guy and Dad enjoyed working with him after he retired from farming. Our sympathy to you.

    P.S. You may have heard that Mom passed away 11/1/16.

    Love and Prayers,

    LuAnn Fick Hansen

  2. Osland family,
    I was sorry to hear about the passing of Robert. Always enjoyed visiting him when he was in Higley Ford for service or purchasing his vehicles. My thoughts and prayers are with you all, hold tight to your memories, lean on your family and friends, this isn’t Good-bye, its Till We Meet Again. My sympathy to you all.

  3. Robert was always a soft spoken caring person and always with a greeting at Hoyts in the morning. He was a good man!

  4. Charyel, Craig, Chad and families,
    I am so sorry to hear about the loss of Rob, he was such a great guy w/ a great sense of humor. I know my dad always enjoyed visiting w/ him and the stories he’d come home with!! You have my deepest sympathies and are all in my thoughts and prayers.

    Love,
    Jean (Gullickson) Strong

  5. Charyel & family,
    Our sincere sympathy to you in the loss of Robert. You are in our thoughts & prayers.
    Errol & Faye Buterbaugh

  6. Craig and family,
    We are terribly sorry to hear about the loss of your father, and my deepest sympathies go out to you.
    Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers,
    Angie and Aliyah Fouts

  7. Darlene & Jim Bloch

    Charyel our deepest sympathy. We were so saddened to hear of your loss. Rob was such a neat person. He used to stop in the office and visit when he came to the nursing home and we always had a good talk. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

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