LODI - Robert "Bob" Schwister, age 87, peacefully passed away on Thursday, February 23, 2023, at Agrace HospiceCare.

Bob was born on October 18, 1935, in Beaver Dam, WI, the son of John and Olivia (Kaiser) Schwister.

After graduating from Lodi High School, Bob proudly served his country in the U.S. Army from 1955 - 1957. He married Marilyn Miller on November 29, 1958.

Bob was employed as a butcher in the family grocery store in Lodi and then Reed's Supermarket in their meat dept. before joining Michel’s Plumbing and Heating.

Bob loved being outside, working and taking care of the family farm and horses. He quietly handled all the behind-the-scenes details for traveling to horse shows and horse camping. Bob enjoyed coffee with his friends, horse camping and visiting with many dear friends at horse shows, but he especially loved seeing his grandchildren and great grandchildren and spending time with family.

Bob will always be remembered for his cheerful smile, colorful stories, and warm demeanor. Anyone he met would feel they now had a new friend. He was also very resourceful and ingenious.

In addition to Marilyn, his wife of 65 years, survivors include his daughter, Renee (Martin) Smith; son, Michael (Lynn) Schwister; four grandchildren, Ross (Rylee) Schuchardt, Emily (Chris) Monger, Sarah Schwister (Josh), Molly Schwister; six great-grandchildren, Gabriel Stinson, Easton, Otto, and Jack Schuchardt, Madelyn, and Waylon Monger; step grandchildren Nikki (Trent) Paffenroth and Jake Wipperfurth; step great grandchildren Paxton and Trasen Paffenroth; his brother, Paul (Mary) Schwister; and other relatives and many friends.

Bob was preceded in death by his parents; his brother and sister-in-law, John and Joanne Schwister; and his sister, Helen Schwister.

A celebration of life honoring Bob will be held at the family farm in August.

Memorials may be made to Agrace HospiceCare or the Paul Carbone Cancer Center.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to the doctors, nurses, and staff at Agrace HospiceCare, the UW Hospital, and the Carbone Cancer Clinic for their loving care of Bob.

Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com

Gunderson Lodi

Funeral & Cremation Care

157 S. Main St.

(608) 592-3201

Robert Joseph Schwister

October 18, 1935 - February 23, 2023

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