Robert C. Hallberg, 71, died on Saturday, November 13, 2004 at his home in Karlstad, MN.

Robert Clifford Hallberg was born on August 10, 1933 in Karlstad, the son of August and Palma (Smeby) Hallberg, where he attended school.

On March 16, 1955 he entered the US Army at Fargo, North Dakota. During his service he served in Korea, received the Good Conduct Medal and was honorable discharged on December 28, 1956.

Robert was united in marriage to Wendy Lofstrom on December 7, 1974 in Karlstad, MN. He drove truck for various people. The majority of his working career was spent at Loeffler Concrete and Gravel, where he also worked in the gravel pit.

Robert enjoyed carpentry, woodworking, and mechanics; after he retired he became an auction buff. He was a life member of the VFW Post #2793 in Thief River Falls.

He is survived by his wife Wendy of Karlstad, children Darlene of Fargo, ND, Robert of Jamestown, ND, James (special family friend Darleen Kelley) of Karlstad and Kathryn of Karlstad. Also surviving are brothers Ernest (Eva) Hallberg of St. Paul, MN, Marvin (Kathryn) Hallberg of Hallock, MN and Palmer Hallberg of Karlstad.

Robert was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Ralph in 1991 and a baby sister.