Robert F. Hollister, age 85, died June 21, 2024 at GracePointe Crossing. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Friday, June 28th at Strike Life Tributes in Isanti. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Interment will be in Isanti Union Cemetery. Click here to watch the recorded funeral service.
Robert (Bob) Hollister was born to Ford and Lela Hollister on August 12, 1938, in Nisswa, Minnesota. Bob and his family lived in Nisswa, Long Prairie and Little Falls with a detour to Lincoln, Nebraska for 5 years. After high school, Bob moved to the Twin Cities and began working as a machinist. He met his beloved wife, Videll Syverson, through mutual friends and relatives. Bob and Videll were married on August 30, 1958. They lived in St. Paul and Crystal before moving to the Isanti/Cambridge area where they raised three children—Lon, Wade, and Sherri. Bob worked as a mold maker for many years and “hobby” farmed for 15 years as well. After Bob retired, he and Videll enjoyed living in Hot Springs, SD for 10 years before coming back to Cambridge in 2015.
Bob will be remembered for his faith in God, kindness and his gentle spirit. Bob was always looking out for and helping others, be it relatives, friends and neighbors alike. Bob enjoyed fishing, drives with Videll exploring and photographing wildlife in the Black Hills and was an avid woodworker who made many beautiful pieces of furniture and cabinets.
Bob passed away on Friday, June 21, 2024 at the age of 85 years, 10 months and 9 days. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Harold; and sisters, Elsie Ramsden and Edna Hollister.
Bob will be deeply missed by his wife, Videll; sons, Lon (Esther) and Wade (Vickie) and daughter, Sherri; grandchildren, Corey (Monica), Cody (Jeannie) Hollister, Karla (Ryan) Filibeck, and Kya (Cory) Henningson; and great-grandchildren, Maleah, Zarah, Willow, and Haven Hollister; Nova, Creelyn, and Oakley Hollister; Amalie and Talia Filibeck, Logan and Lincoln Picha. He is also survived by his sister, Blanche Fout of Hampton, VA; and nieces and nephews.
So sorry for your loss. Sending thoughts and prayers to you all during this difficult time.
Many good memories of our families together. The laughter between our parents and pure joy of living.
So many great memories over the years. I still remember the good times at house in Crystal….Lon was just a peanut then. …and so many memories there after. Loved your parents, always welcoming, generous and always so kind to Ray, myself Scott and Sandi.
Bob will be missed by us and so many others. Sending Love, Hugs and my deepest sympathies to your family!
Thinking of you with warm thoughts and praying that your days gathered with family can be filled with lovely happy memories of your dad.
Fond memories of years ago when Bob, his sisters Edna and Elsie, along with his parents, Ford and Lela, met at my parents home near Motley, MN.
Our condolences to the family, so sorry to hear of your loss.
Bob will be missed by all he was kind and would help anyone who wanted his support .The love he had for the lord was there for all to see.
Dear Videll & family.
Our sincere sympathy in your loss. He lived beyond the “4 score” threshold plus filled it with that which is bringing him joy now.
We did not know Bob & Videll real well but did get to know Edna & Elsie & family plus Beth Krieser & Teresa’s Special friend Sherri!
Wonderful to look at & value our “connections” because of the Gospel 👍❤️
Will be thinking of you today
Love Arlene & Ron
With our love & care
Wade and Lon and family,
So sorry to hear about your dad. I pray God comforts you all at this time and await that great and glorious day we will one day meet our loved ones in the Lord.
Tom and Tina Knickerbocker