Robert "Bob" Bromander

Robert "Bob" Bromander, age 82, of Ulen, MN, died Wednesday, August 27, 2014, at Sanford Health System, Fargo. Robert Clayton Bromander was born June 1, 1932, the son of Hugo and Clara (Solid) Bromander on the family farm south of Flom, MN, where he was raised. He attended country school in that community and later attended Ulen High School, graduating with the class 1950. As a young man, Bob farmed with his dad before entering the United States Army in 1953. He was assigned to the 832nd Ordinance Battalion being stationed in Austria until his honorable discharge in 1955, when Bob returned to farm with his dad and brother, Kenneth. In 1959, Bob was united in marriage to Beatrice Syverson. After their marriage they made their home on his farm. They had one son, Jon Alan. After only two years Beatrice died in 1961 of cancer. Bob continued his farming career and on September 4, 1965, was united in marriage to Thelma Berglund at the Fosston Baptist Church. Bob and Thelma lived on the same family farm Bob had enjoyed all of his life. They had one daughter, Lisa Marie. After Bob's retirement from farming in 1995, they continued to stay on the farm. Thelma died May 17, 2012. Bob and Thelma enjoyed traveling, especially going to Texas to visit their daughter Lisa and her family. Other favorite pastimes included going deer hunting, doing yard work, reading, woodworking and researching his family history. His relationship with God came first in his life, and he was also a devoted husband, father and friend. He was a lifetime member of Walworth Baptist Church where he served as treasurer and a deacon over the years. Bob was also on the Walworth Township Board, serving as treasurer for 51 years as well as the Flom Ulen Co-op Board for number of years. Bob is survived by a son, Jon (Esther) Bromander of Detroit Lakes, MN; a daughter, Lisa (Lester) Williams of Arlington, TX; sisters-in-law, Marge Bromander of New Brighten, MN and Arla (Russ) Kent of Ogema, MN; seven grandchildren: Keaton, Grace, and Brynn Williams, Ron Fevig, Liz (Eric) Hager, Susan (Joe) Kreklau, and Nancy (Matt) McKenzie; 12 great-grandchildren: Abigail and Nora Fevig, Mianna and Lars Hager, Sophia, Anton, Simon, and Benjamin Kreklau, and Isaiah, Caleb, Thomas, and Malia McKenzie; and many beloved nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, both wives, brothers, Kenneth and Gayle, sister, Margaret and an infant sister, Ellen, and a granddaughter-in-law, Beth Fevig. Funeral Services were held on Saturday, August 30, 2014, at 2:00 p.m. at Walworth Baptist Church, rural Ulen. Visitation was one hour prior to the service at the church on Saturday. Officiating was Pastor Caleb Mitchell with Shelby Moore serving as pianist and special music provided by Liz Hager, Susan Kreklau, and Esther Bromander. Pallbearers were Lester Williams, Keaton Williams, Dwight Fevig, Darrell Brogren, Dwight Syverson and Dan Nelson. Military honors were provided by the Flom-Twin Valley VFW Post #3818, the Twin Valley Nesseth-Lien Post #431 of the American Legion and the MN National Guard Honor Guard. Burial took place in Walworth Baptist Cemetery.

Robert "Bob" Bromander

June 1, 1932 - August 27, 2014