Robert Lawrence Bottelberghe

Mass of Christian Burial for Robert Bottelberghe, 89, of Minneota, will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 17, 2025. Due to construction at St. Edward Catholic Church in Minneota, the Mass will take place at St. Eloi Catholic Church in Ghent. Visitation will be Monday from 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. with a Rosary at 5:00 p.m. and a Prayer Service at 7:30 p.m. at the Horvath Remembrance Center in Minneota. Visitation will continue from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Tuesday at St. Eloi Catholic Church in Ghent. Interment with military honors will follow the service at St. Edward Catholic Cemetery in Minneota and a funeral lunch will follow at St. Edward fellowship hall in Minneota.

Robert Lawrence Bottelberghe was born on November 23, 1935, in Lincoln County to August and Gabriella (Maeyaert) Bottelberghe. He grew up on the family farm and attended school in Minneota. After graduation from Minneota High School, Robert was drafted into the U.S. Army. He served in active duty for a couple of years and was later called into the Army Reserves. On September 15, 1962, he was united in marriage to Yvonne Neyens at St. Eloi Catholic Church in Ghent. The couple farmed and raised their family in Minneota. Robert farmed until he was 82 and continued helping his son until his health declined at age 87. Robert enjoyed shenanigans with his siblings, neighbor friends, children, grand and great-grandchildren. His favorite place was the pasture by the creek. Robert was active in his community. He served many organizations including AMPI Board, Chairman of the Limestone Township Board, Lyon County Farm Service Junior Board, the St. Edward School Board and was Past-Commander of the American Legion Post 199. He also enjoyed fishing, camping, deer hunting, “tinkering” and following his grandchildren’s activities, highlighted by many state tournaments with various sports. Robert and Vonnie enjoyed several trips to special places including Hawaii, Alaska, and Washington D.C. as well as a memorable RV trip to Texas with his family. Robert always had one more laugh to share with his witty one-liners.

After a tough battle with Interstitial Lung Disease, Robert died on Monday, June 9, 2025, at the VA Medical Center in Sioux Falls, SD, with his family by his side. He is survived by his wife, Yvonne, of Minneota, children Steve (Janet) Bottelberghe of Minneota, Tammy Evers of Minneota, Sue (Terry) Schriever of Shakopee, and Valerie (Blair) Folkens of Sleepy Eye; grandchildren Kaitlin Bottelberghe, Jacob (Rebecca) Bottelberghe, Megan (Tyler) Wilson, Allison (Jordan) Lanoue, Nicole (Mark) Laleman, Emily Schriever, Adam Schriever, Rachel Schriever, Landry Folkens, Grady Folkens, Laney Folkens; great-grandchildren Grayson Metcalfe, Truett Bottelberghe, Carson Bottelberghe, Isaac Lanoue, Lucy Lanoue and Baby Laleman; siblings Donald (Marie) Bottelberghe, Louie (Nancy) Bottelberghe, Josephine (Harvey) Van Keulen and Darlene Wambeke; nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents August and Gabriella Bottelberghe, brother Richard Bottelberghe, brother-in-law Bernie Wambeke and son-in-law LaVern Evers.