Robert "Bob" Lindberg

The funeral service for Robert “Bob” C. Lindberg of Wadena, and formerly of Sebeka, will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Monday, July 7, 2014 at the First Congregational United Church of Christ in Wadena, with Jim Stoneman presiding. Friends may call on Sunday from 4:00-8:00 p.m. at the Johnson-Schuller Chapel in Wadena and at the church on Monday from 1:30 p.m. until the time of service. Surrounded by his family, Bob passed away at the age of 84, on Thursday, July 3, 2014, at his home in Wadena. Robert was born to Axel and Mary (Melander) Lindberg in Frederic, WI. He graduated from Grantsberg, WI with the class of 1947. In October of 1950, Bob enlisted in the U.S. Air Force where he spent 2 years stationed in England. He was then stationed in the 739th AC&W Squadron, Wadena Air Force Station. He received the National Defense Service Medal and the Good Conduct Medal. He was honorably discharged in October of 1954. Bob was united in marriage with Darlene Rebehn on June 12, 1954. He then worked with A.F. Danielson auditing books for the Coop Auditing Service for several years. He then applied for Wadena County Treasurer where he worked until retirement in December 1995. Bob loved to travel and purchased a camper topper for their pick up. He, Darlene, and Bob Jr. took vacations and saw many parts of the US. In 2011 he and Darlene flew with friends to England for a once in a lifetime experience. Bob loved hunting, fishing, and golf. He and friends hunted elk in Montana and fished in Canada on many fly-ins. He golfed on men's night in Wadena and entered several tournaments. Bob was preceded in death by his parents Axel and Mary; sisters Leona Hokanson and Mildred Illg; brothers Arnold, Wilbur, Murlyn, Walter, and Reynold. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Darlene; son Robert and grandson Wil of Bemidji; sisters Betty Anderson and Grace (Neil) Miller, both of Grantsberg, WI; as well as many nieces & nephews. Honorary Pallbearers are Wil Lindberg (grandson), Chris Kirschman, Loren Fiskum, Jim Logan, Jim Bounds, Don Simmons, Archie Coson, Dick Twete, Steve Pierson, Jim Truax and Duane Ness. Pallbearers are Robert Lindberg (son), Gary Kirschman, Wayne Lindberg, Mark Lindberg, Dick Manlove, and Ray Savaloja . Military honors are provided by Wadena’s Elmer Goche Post 3922, Veterans of Foreign Wars. Burial is in the Wadena Cemetery in Wadena.

Robert "Bob" Lindberg

November 26, 1929 - July 3, 2014