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Robert Colter

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Robert Colter, age 68, of Mankato passed away Sunday, June 9, 2024, at Mayo Clinic Health System in Mankato.

Memorial Service will be Monday, June 17, 2024, 11:00 A.M. at Trinity Lutheran Church, Sibley Township, Sibley County, Minnesota, with interment in the church cemetery.

Gathering of Family and Friends will be from 9:00 A.M.-11:00 A.M. (two hours prior) to the service, ALL at church.

Visitation/Gathering
Trinity Lutheran Church - Sibley Township
32234 431 Avenue
Gaylord, MN
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Trinity Lutheran Church - Sibley Township
32234 431 Avenue
Gaylord, MN
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Funeral Chapel
Egesdal Funeral Home
74 Main Avenue
Gaylord, MN 55334
Phone:(507) 237-2388
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Cemetery
Trinity Lutheran Cemetery (Sibley Twp)
32234 431 Ave
Gaylord, MN
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Obituary

Robert Dale Colter was born on February 24, 1956, in St. Louis, Missouri. He was the son of Hiram and Anna (Reynolds) Colter. Robert was baptized as an adult in December of 1978 at a Baptist Church in Keller, Michigan. He went to school through the ninth grade and then completed in GED. Robert lived in Missouri, Michigan, Oregan, Mississippi, Arkansas and Minnesota.

On October 23, 1977, Robert was united in marriage to Norma Horn. She had five children. Norma passed away on March 5, 2008.

On July 11, 2009, Robert was united in marriage to Debra Prahl at Trinity Lutheran Church in Sibley Township. After their marriage, the couple resided in St. Peter and Mankato. As a teenager, Robert worked pruning trees in an orchard and in the potato field. He was then employed by Duggy Motts Cannery, harvested peas, Smiths Frozen Food, Boise Cascade, nursing home and home care in Oregon, Bange Boat, Bucks Tire Shop, Tim’s Medical Express Transport for eight years in Oregon and AMV transporting patients from April 2009-July 2014, when he got Bacterial Meningitis and retired.

Robert was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Sibley Township. He taught Sunday School in Keller, Michigan.

Robert enjoyed listing to Elvis Presley music and Elvis Presley movies, watching TV and liked old cars and Eagle’s. He loved the 1968 Dodge Chargers and had two 1968’s and one 1969.

Robert is survived by his:
Wife,   Debra “Debbie Colter of Mankato, MN;
Norma’s children, Rebecca Holstad and her husband, Dennis, Charlie Horn and his wife, Susan, Roy Horn, Phil Horn and his wife, Lisa, Jamie Barclay and her husband, Mark;
many grandchildren and great-grandchildren;
Debra’s children, Amy Molash and her husband, Tom; Brian Kley and his significant other, Stefanie Rohlfing, Chrissy Haggenmiller, Wesley Landon and his wife, Ashley, Les Landon and his wife, Emily;
Step-grandchildren, Hannah Molash, Bethany Molash, Morgan Haggenmiller, Nevaeh Molash, Paige Haggenmiller, Oliver Landon, Connor Rohlfing, Bethany Landon and Baby Boy Landon;
Sister, Linda Watson and her husband, Dallas of N. Cor;
Brothers, David Colter of MI, and Donald Colter of OR;
Brothers-In-Law, David Prahl and Pat Klaers;
Many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews, other relatives and friends.

Robert was preceded in death by his Parents, Hiram and Anna Colter; Wife, Norma Colter; Siblings, Thersa Colter and Kevin Colter; Sister-in-law, Sandy Klaers.

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  1. Patty Grochow says

    June 11, 2024 at 11:12 am

    Debbie, I am so sorry for your loss. Went to put the funeral on my calendar and see I have a previous commitment. I so wish I could be there for you but know I will keep you in my prayers for peace and strength for your days ahead. Please if you need anything let me know, or if you just want to meet for lunch sometime just message me.

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  2. Bonnie Hahn says

    June 11, 2024 at 9:35 pm

    Debbie,
    I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your husband. May God be with you during this difficult time and days ahead.

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