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Robert William
10-02-2025

Robert William "Bob" Oster 93, of Sioux Falls died Tuesday, October 2, 2025 at Department of Veterans Hospice Cottage. He was born March 2, 1932 to Scotty and Della (Murphy) Oster in Minneapolis, Minnesota. 

He met the love of his life Charlotte (Larscheid) Oster at Cathedral High School in 1951. He enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1952. He then served his country stationed in Korea during the Korean War. After discharge from military service in January 1954, he returned to Sioux Falls and married his High School Sweetheart Charlotte on October 9 of that year. Bob was a carpenter for 42 years working in and around Sioux Falls. 

Bob was a charter member and volunteer in St. Mary's parish. He also volunteered alongside his wife delivering Meals on Wheels. He was a lifetime member of the DAV. The family spent 18 summers at a cabin enjoying lake life. Some of his interests include first his family and friends, along with hunting and fishing.

Grateful for having shared his life with his wife: Charlotte; and their children: Mary Rose Oster, Ted and Ilona Oster, Pensacola Florida, Rock and Sherri Oster Sioux Falls, Bernadette and Steve Willuweit Sioux Falls, Matt and Beth Oster Lusby Maryland; 19 Grandchildren and 24 Great- Grandchildren. Bob was preceded in death by his parents, 4 sisters and two grandsons. 

Bob was a wonderful husband, father, father-in-law, Grandpa, Great Grandpa and Friend. Bob will be sorely missed. 

In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to DAV Hospice Cottage Sioux Falls SD.

 Visitation will be Wednesday, October 8, 5:00 PM at Barnett-Lewis Funeral Home with a Rosary at 6:30 PM. Mass of Christian Burial will be Thursday, October 9, at St. Mary Church.