Robert James Neisen, age 89 of Montrose, formerly of Delano, passed away on Tuesday, April 24, 2018 at his home. He was born on October 17, 1928 in Delano to Jacob and Catherine (Rudolph) Neisen.

Robert was baptized at St. Peter Catholic Church in Delano and confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church in Mayer. He was united in marriage to Darlene Schuette on June 10, 1953 at Zion Lutheran Church in Mayer.

Robert was a lifelong farmer in Delano. He also worked as a pattern maker at Pako Plastics in Delano.

Robert was preceded in death by his parents Jacob and Catherine Neisen; sister Elizabeth Topel; infant brother Jacob Neisen; parents-in-law Edward and Anna Schuette; brothers-in-law Leo Topel, Al Westlin, Bill Topel, Delbert Schuette, Kenneth Schuette and Lyle Leaf; sister-in-law Phyllis Leaf; step granddaughter Toni Huber.

Robert is survived by his wife of 64 years Darlene; sons James (Karen) and Jerry (Stephanie) Neisen; grandchildren Josie Neisen, Erin (Josh) Hanson, Alicia (R.T.) Regan, Arick Neisen and Austin Neisen; great grandchildren Drake and Isabella Hanson; sisters Marilyn Westlin, Dorothy Topel; brother John Neisen; sisters-in-law Erna Schuette and Eldoras (Mike) Schuette; step grandchildren Donnie (Jenny) and Billy (Trisha) Dennis and Steven (Amanda) Speetzen; step great grandchildren Laci, Natylee, Austin and Alivia Dennis and Nolan and Nora Speetzen; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

A Memorial Service was held at 11 AM on Saturday, April 28, 2018 at Mt. Olive Lutheran Church in Delano. A Gathering of family and friends was Friday, from 4-8 PM at the Iten Funeral Home in Delano. The Gathering continued on Saturday, 10-11 AM prior to the service at the church. Inurnment was in West Mt. Olive Cemetery.

Arrangements by the Iten Funeral Home in Delano.