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James "Bob" Robert Schwandt

November 11, 1942 – July 25, 2024

James Robert Schwandt (Bob) was born November 11,1942 in Cincinnati, OH. He died unexpectedly July 25,2024. Bob was raised in Kenosha, WI. He joined the United States Air Force and served as a Chaplains assistant. He married Phyllis Schwandt (Griffin) in 1965. He attended North Central Bible College in Minneapolis, MN and graduated with a degree in pastoral studies in 1972. The ministry took him and his family to several communities including Menomonie, WI, Jackson, MN, Iron River, MI, Fridley, MN, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, Hillsboro, TX and Denver, Colorado. After retiring from the pastoral ministry, he returned to Minnesota in 2000. In the last few years, he has been thoroughly engaged in his community with teaching Sunday school, bible studies, writing music, working at a local thrift store and playing the piano at Menards.

Bob is survived by his wife Gail Schwandt of Crystal, MN; 3 children, Whendy Schwandt of Mora, MN; Melanie Armijo (Bob) of St Cloud, MN and Chad Schwandt of Denver, CO. 3 biological sisters; Mary Anderson (Randy) of Florida, Jacqueline Davis (Robert) of California and Babette Shierk (Andy) of Kenosha, WI; 3 grandchildren, Sarah Freske (Norm), Danny Douglass, Bradley Douglass (Emily); and 4 great grandchildren, Frank, Walter, Mabel and Mereta.

Preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, Phyllis Schwandt; parents Harold and Nan Schwandt; sister Virginia Dissmore; biological parents, John Haslage and Clare Misuerelli; and biological brothers Gene Cassman, Thomas Haslage, Clyde Caudill and Anthony Caudill.

A Celebration of Life will take place on August 16, 2024, at New Hope Church in New Hope, MN. Visitation at 2pm followed by the service at 3pm. Interment at Fort Snelling National Cemetery at a later date.