Robert Flom

Robert Flom obituary, Fergus Falls, MN

Robert Flom

Robert Flom Obituary

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Robert M. Flom, 79, of Fergus Falls, died Monday, December 22, 2025, at LB Broen Home in Fergus Falls.

Robert Michael Flom was born March 15, 1946 in Wadena, the son of Gareld and Harriet Flom. Bob graduated from Henning High School in 1964, and enrolled in Wadena Technical College.

Bob met Barb Paulzine and they were married in June 1987. He worked at the Pelican Turkey Plant, Bob Moore Ford, and for the Fergus Falls School District. Bob retired from ISD 544 in 2011, after 12 years. He had a booth at Sulaine's Antique Mall in Detroit Lakes, where he sold man cave items. He loved to work there and meet new friends. Bob enjoyed cars; big ones and little Hot Wheels. He loved going to swap meets, car shows, and flea markets. He was always looking for treasures and bargains.

He had one son, Ken (Quay) Flom of Duluth and five grandchildren, Kenny, Kevin, Laurissa, Laurena, and Rosalie; three daughters, Patience (Tyler) Armstrong of Fergus Falls, Alicia (Dan Srnsky) Paulzine of Fergus Falls, and Stephanie (Michael) Misialek of West Fargo; six grandkids, Tori Bult, Hunter Misialek, Sophia and Ellie Armstrong, and Lincoln and Harrison Srnsky.

A celebration of life will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, January 2, 2026 at Olson Funeral and Cremation, with a visitation to be held one-hour prior to the service.

Burial will take place at Trinity Lutheran Cemetery in Henning, MN.

Arrangements provided by Olson Funeral and Cremation in Fergus Falls.

Online condolences may be sent to www.olsonfuneralhome.com

Olson Funeral & Cremation

711 Pebble Lake Road, Fergus Falls, MN 56537

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