Robert Joseph Schwister

There are so many wonderful memories of Bob, but one stands out for my family. We were all attending a horse show in Iowa. WE were like one big happy family, the WAHA group. When It was time to load up and head home, out truck had a major breakdown. We would have to stay in Iowa until it got fixed. A few days at least. Well, not according to Bob. He loaded his family and horses up and headed for home, telling us he would turn right around and come back for us. Six hours one way. And he and Marilyn did just that. We were rally stranded, as our camper was on the back of the truck. Our two horses, "Z" and Shan were fine in the barn facilities, so we hung out with them till Bob and Marilyn returned. They loaded us all up and turned right round and took us back to our farm in Brooklyn, Wi. Three six hour runs, just to take us home. It doesn't get any better than that. But that was Bob, he just gave 100% of himself at all times. For anyone in need. And the whole Schwister family was just like family to us. I still see them that way, and their loss is our loss. Rest in Peace Bob Schwister, you were one special man....

Bob was a good friend growing up on Roller Ave. Was sub on his paper route many years, he also taught me to smoke, rubber bands in a pipe.

I remember Bob building a series of ramps for cats/kittens in the indoor arena while insisting "I am NOT getting soft." It tickled me then and whenever I think of it. He had so much kindness. Deepest sympathy to the entire family. Wendy Carlson