Obituary
Robert Gene McAllister
Robert Gene McAllister was born on December 31, 1957 in Brainerd, Minnesota to parents, Bruce and Irene McAllister. He died on September 20, 2018 in La Crosse, Wisconsin at the age of 60. Robert loved to travel and he had been in all the states except Hawaii. He was a craftsman with his hands and made many things from yard ornaments to windmills, jewelry to picture frames. He was a handyman and always had his hands busy with projects. He loved motorcycles and he loved music. He played the guitar and sang with The McAllister Family Gospel Singers as they toured to different churches throughout Colorado and Nebraska. He loved his nieces and nephews and they adored him and was always anxious to hear about Uncle Robs traveling adventures. He married late in life to Judy Rodriguez and with this union, Rob became a dad, grandpa and great grandpa. Every person in Robs life was special to him. He always made everyone feel at ease and they would know that he cared for them very deeply.
Rob is survived by his wife, Judy; stepsons, John, Bobby, Emery and wife Tara; stepdaughter, Samantha Steers; sisters, Debbie Moorhouse, Cheryl Wade, Dolly Smith and husband Graeme, Teri Herrewig and husband Jeffery; brothers, Steve McAllister and wife Mitzi, and his twin brother Richard McAllister and wife Charlotte;step grandchildren, Tyler, John Russell, Bryan, Monica, Stesha, and Haley; many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bruce and Irene; two brothers, infant Baby Robert and Jess(Dan) McAllister; grandparents Dan and Hedwig McAllister and Jess and Mildred Matchett; and nephew, Daniel.
A graveside memorial service will be held in Jenkins, Minn at a later date. Rob was loved and will be missed by many.
“When someone you lose becomes a memory…the memory becomes a treasure”
I will always treasure the memories I have of us visiting each other as kids. Whether it was in Minnesota or Nebraska….it was always fun!
Rest in Peace my Cousin…I will love you forever!??
Rob was my baby brother. He loved to camp and fish and he loved his coffee. We would sit for hours and play card games or sit around a fire pit and tell stories. Rob, I will miss you every day until we meet again someday soon.
Your sister, Dolly
I am so sorry for your loss. I was blessed to know Rob a little in my childhood and know he meant so very much to his family and friends. I will continue to pray for all of you as you go through this and subsequent stages of mourning and remembering. Sending my love to all of you!
R.I.P. Cousin Rob!! You will be missed by many many people, both family and friends, but you will never be forgotten. Love you
My prayers are with you all God Bless
We loved Rob and have good memories of his love for us all. He will be missed by all. Praying for you all.
rob was my favorite uncle in the world i love you very very much uncle rob rest in peace