He attended Moler Barber School in Minneapolis and opened a barber shop in Hoffman in 1960, when haircuts were $1.25. In the mid 90’s, he bought out another barber shop in Hancock. He then worked three days in Hoffman and three days in Hancock cutting hair. Robert served in the United States Army for two years as a military policeman.
In 1962, he met Carolyn Kraemer. On November 28, 1964 Robert and Carolyn were joined in marriage. They made their home near Hoffman where they were blessed with three children. In addition to barbering, Robert also raised livestock for just a few years and then rented out his farm property. He also drove school bus. Robert and Carolyn were longtime members of the Hoffman community. In 2000, they moved to the Holmes City area. In 2011, Robert suffered a stroke and eventually moved to Alexandria.
Robert enjoyed doing woodworking. He planted many trees and cut trees. He was not one to allow weeds amongst his trees; he kept a very neat farm. He enjoyed doing crossword puzzles (always asking people to join him) and listening to music. Robert liked learning and spent time reading all kinds of materials, including encyclopedias and dictionaries. His greatest times were spent outside; chasing his grandchildren, giving them rides in the wheelbarrow, on the four-wheeler, golf cart, tractor or lawn mower.
On Tuesday, December 29, 2020, Robert died at the age of eighty-two years. He was preceded in death by his parents; parents-in-law; brothers: twin, Ronald in infancy, Vic, Roy, Jerry, Dick, Don and Nick Weiland; sisters, Marjorie, Doris, Eileen and Monica; and several brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law. Robert is survived by his wife of fifty-six years, Carolyn Weiland of Alexandria; children, Bobbie Weiland of Alexandria, son Wade Weiland and special friend, Gail, of Alexandria and Jill Strand and husband, Darwin, of Montevideo, MN; grandchildren, Tyler Nelson, Lauren (fiancée Kathrynn) Weiland, Blake (special friend Ruby) Strand, Madisen Strand, Jade Weiland and Hunter Strand; great grandchildren, Alexis, Willow, Aurora, Brynlee and Gael; sister, Betty Hedstrom and husband, Kenny, of Hoffman, brother in law, Ronald Kreamer of Osakis and sister in law, Marvel Sprague of Ham Lake and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be from 11 AM to 12 Noon on Saturday, January 2, 2021 at the Anderson Funeral Home and Crematory. A Memorial Mass will be held at 12:30 PM Saturday at the Church of St.Mary in Alexandria. Reverend Father Steve Binsfeld will officiate. Entombment will follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery in Alexandria. Military honors will be accorded by the Alexandria Veterans Honor Guard. Masks, social distancing and building occupancy limitations are required at the church and funeral home. Arrangements are with the Anderson Funeral Home and Crematory.
He attended Moler Barber School in Minneapolis and opened a barber shop in Hoffman in 1960, when haircuts were $1.25. In the mid 90’s, he bought out another barber shop in Hancock. He then worked three days in Hoffman and three days in Hancock cutting hair. Robert served in the United States Army for two years as a military policeman.
In 1962, he met Carolyn Kraemer. On November 28, 1964 Robert and Carolyn were joined in marriage. They made their home near Hoffman where they were blessed with three children. In addition to barbering, Robert also raised livestock for just a few years and then rented out his farm property. He also drove school bus. Robert and Carolyn were longtime members of the Hoffman community. In 2000, they moved to the Holmes City area. In 2011, Robert suffered a stroke and eventually moved to Alexandria.
Robert enjoyed doing woodworking. He planted many trees and cut trees. He was not one to allow weeds amongst his trees; he kept a very neat farm. He enjoyed doing crossword puzzles (always asking people to join him) and listening to music. Robert liked learning and spent time reading all kinds of materials, including encyclopedias and dictionaries. His greatest times were spent outside; chasing his grandchildren, giving them rides in the wheelbarrow, on the four-wheeler, golf cart, tractor or lawn mower.
On Tuesday, December 29, 2020, Robert died at the age of eighty-two years. He was preceded in death by his parents; parents-in-law; brothers: twin, Ronald in infancy, Vic, Roy, Jerry, Dick, Don and Nick Weiland; sisters, Marjorie, Doris, Eileen and Monica; and several brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law. Robert is survived by his wife of fifty-six years, Carolyn Weiland of Alexandria; children, Bobbie Weiland of Alexandria, son Wade Weiland and special friend, Gail, of Alexandria and Jill Strand and husband, Darwin, of Montevideo, MN; grandchildren, Tyler Nelson, Lauren (fiancée Kathrynn) Weiland, Blake (special friend Ruby) Strand, Madisen Strand, Jade Weiland and Hunter Strand; great grandchildren, Alexis, Willow, Aurora, Brynlee and Gael; sister, Betty Hedstrom and husband, Kenny, of Hoffman, brother in law, Ronald Kreamer of Osakis and sister in law, Marvel Sprague of Ham Lake and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be from 11 AM to 12 Noon on Saturday, January 2, 2021 at the Anderson Funeral Home and Crematory. A Memorial Mass will be held at 12:30 PM Saturday at the Church of St.Mary in Alexandria. Reverend Father Steve Binsfeld will officiate. Entombment will follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery in Alexandria. Military honors will be accorded by the Alexandria Veterans Honor Guard. Masks, social distancing and building occupancy limitations are required at the church and funeral home. Arrangements are with the Anderson Funeral Home and Crematory.
Family Members
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Victor Nicholas Weiland
1915–2002
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Jerome Joseph Weiland
1917–1976
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LeRoy George Weiland
1919–1980
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Richard Anthony Weiland
1921–2009
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Marjorie Marie Weiland Jenson
1923–2007
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Donald Nickolas Weiland
1925–2005
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Doris Ann Weiland Jenson
1925–2006
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Eileen Elizabeth Weiland Anderson
1927–1995
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Monica Rosella Weiland Norman
1932–2017
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Elizabeth Mae "Betty" Weiland Hedstrom
1934–2021
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Nicholas William "Nick" Weiland Jr
1940–2019
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