Robert Yost

Robert Yost, 100, of Murdock, Minnesota died Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at his home.  Private funeral services will be held.  

Robert John Yost was welcomed into this world April 4, 1921, by his loving parents, John and Catherine (Thome) Yost.  He was baptized and confirmed at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Murdock.  He grew up on the family farm near Murdock and graduated from Murdock High School.  

Robert served in the U.S. Army Air Force during World War II.  After his discharge, he returned to the family farm.

Robert met Barbara Ann O’Brien in the fall of 1949 and they began their courtship shortly afterwards.   They became united in Holy Matrimony January 22, 1951, to begin their journey of 66 years together on the Yost family homestead in Dublin Township, Swift County, Minnesota.  To this marriage, Barbara and Robert were blessed with 10 children who provided them with many memories.  Robert farmed his entire working life and was blessed to be able to live out his life on the farm he loved.

Robert was a member of St. John Vianney Catholic Church in Round Prairie, Minnesota, and 4th Degree Knights of Columbus.  He enjoyed fishing, playing cards, reading, and going dancing with Barbara Ann.

Robert is survived by his 10 children: Roberta Yost of Richfield; Roderick (Carol) Yost of Murdock; Philip (Connie) Yost of Murdock; Lambert Yost of Murdock; Celeste (Chuck) Koestler of St. Charles; Nicholas (Louise) Yost of Benson; Henry Yost of Marion, IA; Christopher Yost of Murdock; Robert Yost of New Prague; and Katherine (Christopher) Buschmann of Woodbury; 19 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and a step-granddaughter, Rachel Kasperson and her three children; along with many other relatives and close friends.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Ann in 2017; his parents, John and Catherine Yost; and a brother, William Yost.

Arrangements are with Harvey Anderson Funeral Home, www.hafh.org.