Robert Gaugert

The funeral service for Robert Gaugert of Staples will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, December 12, at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Bartlett Township, with Pastor Gerald Goetz presiding. Visitation will be held at the church on Saturday one hour prior to the service. Robert, age 91, quietly passed away on Monday, December 7, 2015 at his farm near Staples, MN. Robert “Bob” was born to Robert and Wilhelmina (Piere) Gaugert on October 25, 1924, on the family homestead in Bartlett Township, Todd County, MN. He graduated from Staples High School in May of 1943. Robert married his sweetheart of 70 years, Marcy Reichel, on June 28, 1945, at the Immanuel Lutheran Church, Bartlett Township, near Verndale. It was in this community of faith he continued to walk, talk, share and live-out his faith in Jesus, our Savior. Bob loved farm life; working the soil, a daily reminder of God’s handiwork. We’re promised “ that though the road of life may be tough, walking with God life is a blessing”. Bob was a great poet writing poems of joy, celebration of life, special events, along with letters to the editor sharing his concern for Americans whom he believed are losing their freedom to worship God. In 2013, Bob’s farm reached the Century Farm status. His children and grandchildren gave him a big Century Farm celebration, where he read from his published poetry book “Praise And Reflections”, which brought him pure joy! Bob is survived by his loving family, wife Marcy; children, Barbara Ann Brelje, Sharon (Mark) Jean Yoder, Alan (BJ) Robert Gaugert, Diana (David) Lin Guelker, and Larry (Carolyn) Roger Gaugert; nine grandchildren Susan (Darrell) Vlynn Zerwas, Nichole (Steve) Lin Benson, Christopher (Cindie) Thomas Brelje, Melissa Anna Gaugert, Roberta (Ryan) Joan Parker, Elizabeth Christine Gaugert, Adelaide Danielle Yoder, Mackenzie Leigh Yoder, Nicholas Robert Gaugert; great-grandchildren Emilia Hope Seery, Sierra Faith Seery, Evangeline Icolene Benson and Zaccheus Priest Benson. Honorary pallbearers will be Gene and Kathy Marcussen-Robben. Serving as pallbearers will be Nicholas Gaugert, Christopher Brelje, Sierra Seery, Emilia Seery, Steve Benson and Darrell Zerwas. Burial will be in Immanuel Lutheran Church Cemetery, Bartlett Township, MN. At the request of the family, memorials are preferred.

Robert Gaugert

October 25, 1924 - December 7, 2015