Robert “Bob” Moe – Battle Lake, MN

Robert “Bob” Moe, 96, of Battle Lake, MN died Tuesday, May 9, 2023 at his residence. Bob was born November 21, 1926 in Mankato, MN the son of Albert and Eldora (Lokken) Moe. He was baptized and confirmed into the Lutheran Faith. Bob graduated from Windom High School and immediately enlisted into the US Navy at the age of 17. He proudly served his country during WWII where he served as an ammo loader, loading ships in San Francisco. After his Honorable Discharge July 18, 1946 he returned home and met Delores Ann Johnson. Robert and Delores were married June 15, 1952 in the American Lutheran Church of Windom, MN. To this union came two boys, Timothy and Danny. After their marriage, the family lived in Windom, where Bob was a pipefitter and later worked in Heating and air conditioning. He started his own business, Moe’s Heating and Air Conditioning which he successfully ran for years. The family enjoyed many years of vacationing in the summers to his brothers, Moe’s Beach Resort on Otter Tail Lake. Bob and Delores moved full-time to Otter Tail Lake in the late 1980’s before eventually moving to Battle Lake. Bob cherished his time on Otter Tail Lake fishing and watching many sunsets. He golfed well into his late 80’s and even continued to drive cart for his friends into his early 90’s. He could often be seen with friends at their table of knowledge (Shoreline Restaurant) for coffee and sharing stories. Bob loved spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Bob is survived by his two sons, Danny (Denise) Moe of Wichita, KS and Timothy Moe of Backus, MN; grandchildren, Joe (Tonya) Coalwell of Brainerd, MN; Bailey (Tyler) Sweet of Brainerd, MN; Elizabeth (Dan) Thomas of Blaine, MN; Nicole Green of Wichita, KS; Kristin (Jared) Rausch of Haysville, KS; Leslie (Bill) Robertson of Mulvane, KS; and 17 great-grandchildren; a sister, Linda Bruen along with many beloved friends. He was proceeded in death by his parents, Albert and Eldora Moe; his beloved wife, Delores Moe and brother, Donald “Bud” Moe. A special thanks to all his friends at the Shoreline in Battle Lake as well as the wonderful staff who made life so special for Bob. Visitation will be Friday, May 19, 2023 from 5-7 p.m. ta the Glende-Nilson Funeral Home in Battle Lake and continuing one hour prior to the service at the church. Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Saturday, May 20, 2023 at First Lutheran Church in Battle Lake, MN with Rev. Lynn Melchior officiating. Interment will be at First Lutheran Church in Battle Lake, MN. Glende-Nilson Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Battle Lake is in charge of arrangements. Condolences can be made online at www.GlendeNil son.com.