Robert Arden Oefstedahl

Robert Arden Oefstedahl (Gumby) passed into the eternal care of our Lord on November 9, 2021 at Mayo Health Systems in LaCrosse, WI at the age of 72. Bob was born August 23, 1949 in Spring Grove, MN to Lester and Olive (Kroshus) Oefstedahl. He was youngest of three siblings. He was baptized and confirmed at Highland Lutheran Church. He attended country schools through 8th grade and moved to the “big school” in Spring Grove where he graduated in 1967. In the fall of 1967 he joined the Army Reserves, serving for 6 years. In 1969 he purchased his own farm just outside of Spring Grove raising hogs and farming the fields for many years. He married Candace Morken in 1970 and they were married for 51 years raising three children on the farm, biggest playground ever. Health issues eventually led him to a career change. His love of people and gift to gab made him a great car salesman. And for a time selling Harley Davidson’s as well. He ended his sales career with a great group of people at Tri-State Auto Sales. He enjoyed many things with motorcross being at the top of the list. At times instead of doing chores he’d be racing with friends on our track with the promise from that person that they’d help with chores after. He also enjoyed bowling, darts, bean bags and camping with friends. He loved spending time with his kids and kids’ friends and was the grandchildrens greatest supporter. His finest attribute was making others smile. He was a past member of the Purple Buzzards Club and current member of Trinity Lutheran Church and American Legion Post 249. Survivors include: wife Candy Oefstedahl of Spring Grove; sons Jason (Jennifer) Oefstedahl of LaCrescent, MN and Ryan (Jenna) Oefstedahl of Mindoro, WI; daughter Erin (Tony) Konkel of Eitzen, MN ; granchildren Gabrielle Goehner; Shay, Landon, Aksel and Edwin Oefstedahl; Siri, Ezra and Evie Konkel; brother Larry (Barb) Oefstedahl; brother-in-law Collin (Barb) Roverud; sister-in-laws Cindy (Dan) Groth and Cheri (Mark) Wolfe; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and close friends. He was preceded in death by his parents Lester and Olive Oefstedahl; sister Betty Roverud, parents-in-law Leland and Beverly Morken. Visitation will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church on Friday, November 12 from 4:00pm – 7:00pm and Saturday, November 13 from 10:00am – 11:00am. Funeral service to follow. Fellowship following the service will be held at the Legion in Spring Grove. The service may be followed on Trinity’s facebook page at Trinity Lutheran Church, Spring Grove. The family respecfully requests memorials be given to either; St. Jude's Children's Hospital or Spring Grove Athletic boosters.

Robert Arden Oefstedahl

August 23, 1949 - November 9, 2021