Robert "Bob" Charles Hollander

Robert “Bob” Charles Hollander, 78, of Paynesville passed away unexpectedly on Monday, November 12, 2012. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, November 16, 2012 at Grace United Methodist Church in Paynesville. Pastor Ric Koehn will officiate. Burial with military honors will be in Zion Cemetery, Paynesville.

Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday at the Daniel-Anderson Funeral Home in Paynesville and after 9:30 a.m. on Friday at the church.

Bob was born on October 16, 1934 in Randolph, Wisconsin to Robert and Lillian (Hess) Hollander. He graduated from Randolph High School and entered the U. S. Army. He served during the Korean War and was honorably discharged in 1955. He married Esther Hiley on January 26, 1956 in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin. They moved to Paynesville in 1963 and Bob worked for Sonstegard Farms and then for Jack Hennen Farms until his retirement. Bob served as Vice President of the Zion Cemetery Board and was a loyal supporter of Pheasants Forever.

He enjoyed going to the lake cabin, Canada fishing, deer hunting, and socializing with his many friends.

Bob is survived by his wife, Esther; son, Kevin, both of Paynesville; three grandchildren, Sabrina and Chad Hollander both of Minneapolis, Michael Jr. of Willmar; and one brother, Donald of Randolph.

He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Michael in 2005; and two sisters, Joan and Barbara.