Robert Missling

The funeral service for Robert “Bob” Missling, age 64, of rural Wadena, will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, January 2, 2015, at the Verndale Alliance Church with Pastor Daryl Jacobson officiating. Friends may call on Thursday, January 1, from 5:00 to 8:00p.m. at the Domian-Anderson Chapel in Bertha. Visitation will resume on Friday at the Alliance Church in Verndale from 9:30a.m. until the time of service. At the age oof 64, Bob passed away on Friday, December 26, 2014 at his home. Robert was born to Raymond E and Mavis W. (Polzin) Missling on September 13, 1950, at the Thiel Hospital in Bertha, MN. He was raised on the Missling farm near Hewitt, attended Hewitt Elementary and graduated from Bertha-Hewitt High School in 1968. While in high school Bob played basketball and was a member of the band playing trumpet. Upon graduation, Bob moved to the Twin Cities to work at Hitchcock Industries. After a few years he returned to the area to farm near Deer Creek. While also assisting his parents, Bob eventually moved to his parent's farm and began taking technical courses for plumbing in Wadena. Upon completion, Bob began working heavy equipment with Duane Moench, also building water treatment plants throughout the region, and eventually worked for Braaten Aggregate. On November 30, 1990, Bob married Constance G. Messer at the Todd County Courthouse in Long Prairie. In 1991, Bob finished building a house that he custom detailed, the house that he and Connie called home. Bob had an ear for music and was a self-taught guitar player. Before his injury, he often played in a band with his brother Vernelle, Dale "Red" Lovelace and Marlo Marsh. Bob was also keenly interested in geology and collected unique rocks, specifically agates. He also liked to hunt and ice fish. Bob firmly enjoyed watching and following professional sports from football to basketball, particularly the Minnesota Vikings. Preceding Bob in death were his parents Ray and Mavis Missling; and niece Dena Missling. He is survived by his wife Connie of Wadena; children Bryan (Jennifer) Suchy of Excelsior, and Kimberly (Mark) Marshall of St Cloud; grandchildren Stella, Henry and George Suchy and Quinlen, Adam and Holly Marshall; brother Vernelle (Linda) Missling of Menagha; sisters Janice (Marvin) Larson of New Prague, and Karen (Ron) Grewe of Bertha; along with several nieces and nephews. Connie and the family would like to give a special thank you to all the people that entered their lives to provide medical care and treatment to Bob. There are not enough "Thank Yous" or strong enough hugs to begin to repay for all the care, laugher and love that you gave to Bob. In no particular order: Sandy Williams, Sandy Carlson, Dezi Trana, Erin and Denise, Lynn Adams, Barb Christensen, Monique Holmes, Tanya Laust, Jean Riski, Tracy Manual, Norma Elvine, Kayla Willis, Bobbie Bertram, Avy Schuls, Dr. Mennis, Dr. Benson. There are so many others that are not on this list, but know that you are fondly remembered. Thank you. Finally, for all the times that a chore was just beyond the reach of Connie or a care attendant there was one person we could always count on. Whether it was the hottest of days or coldest of nights he faithfully showed up to fix what needed to be fixed and stopped everything to just talk and listen. Thank you, Curtis Messer.

Robert Missling

September 13, 1950 - December 26, 2014