Robert was born and raised at the family farm and then lived in Foremost and farmed south of Foremost almost his entire life, retiring in 2003.

Robert leaves behind his loving wife of 64 years Dolores (née Hansen) Huisman; daughter Lorie (Mike) Flynn; son Tim (Michelle) Huisman and their son Curtis (Christine and their son Henry) and their daughter Janel (fiancée Cody Chandler); son Randy (Cheryl) Huisman and their son Aiden.

Robert is survived by brother-in-law Rick Smith; brother-in-law Gilbert (Val) Hansen; sisters-in-law Carol Allen (Gord Howg) and Brenda (Howard) Goodby; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Robert is predeceased by his parents Albert and Rose (née Schatz) Huisman; his brother Lloyd and sister Darlene Smith; Dolores’ parents Einar and Helen (née Weber) Hansen; and Dolores’ grandparents Sol and Sophia Weber.

In lieu of flowers and memorial gifts, donations can be made in Robert’s memory to the Foremost Community Hall or Foremost EMS.

Robert will be laid to rest at a private family service.