Robert LeRoy DeSplinter, age 86, of Luverne, died Sunday, April 13, 2025 at the Sanford Luverne Hospital.  He was born June 26, 1938, in Pipestone to LeRoy and Adaline (Rostyne) DeSplinter.  He attended school in Jasper. Robert joined the U.S. Army in 1956 and served until he was honorably discharged in 1959. Robert married Marlene Buysse on January 4, 1964, at St Mary's Catholic Church in Worthington.   After their marriage they lived in Luverne where he worked for Hanson Silo and Herman Motors.  He bought a Milk Route Business with three trucks which kept him and Marlene working.  He also worked for Oke Honken Construction, Connell Car Care and later worked for the City of Luverne, mowing grass until he retired in 2018. He enjoyed spending time with his family, especially the grandchildren and great grandchildren.  He also enjoyed their trips to the casino, playing cards, and fishing. Robert was a member of St. Catherine Catholic Church, in Luverne. He is survived by his wife, Marlene, Luverne; six children, Micheal DeSplinter, Sioux Falls, SD; Brenda (Paul) Johnson, Luverne; Donald (Ellen) DeSplinter, Lakeville; Steven (Linda) DeSplinter, Jasper; Michelle (Michael) Jones, New Prague; Heather (Paul) Frahm, Luverne; siblings, Mary Lou Schik, Minneapolis; Barb Collins, Minneapolis; Wayne (Delores) DeSplinter, Jasper; James (friend Kathy Ekstrum) DeSplinter, Minneapolis; David (Lee) DeSplinter, Minneapolis; Sharon (Steve) Ash, Cass Lake; Michael (Janine) DeSplinter, Minneapolis; seventeen grandchildren, eleven great grandchildren, and one great-great granddaughter. Robert was preceded in death by his parents; sister Carol Roddey; brother, Richard DeSplinter; granddaughter, Tara DeSplinter and grandson, Peter DeSplinter Johnson.

Visitation will be from 5-7 pm Monday, April 21, 2025 at Dingmann Funeral Home in Luverne; and one hour prior to the service at Church. Funeral Mass will be 10:30am Tuesday at St. Catherine Catholic Church officiated by Fr. Gerald Kosse. Burial will be in the St. Catherine Catholic Cemetery in Luverne.