Robert "Bob" Tweite, 96 of Byron, peacefully passed away on December 1, 2021, with his loving family by his side.

Robert was born March 18, 1925, in Byron, Minnesota at the family farm to Marvin Sr. and Marjorie (Houston) Tweite.  On October 7, 1926, he was baptized at St. Johns Lutheran Church in Kasson, Minnesota.  On June 8, 1954, he married Jeannette Law.  Together, they raised their sons, Thomas and Daniel on the family farm in Byron.

Robert was a Charter Member of Christ Lutheran Church in Byron.  He also volunteered for Meals on Wheels as well as visiting residents at nursing homes.  He served on the Rock Dell Creamery and Byron Cemetery boards.

Robert loved farming and milking cows.  He loved taking his hunting dog "Joe" out pheasant hunting and trapping.  In his later years he enjoyed deer hunting with friends and neighbors.  He had many horses over the years; Jake and Charlie were his favorites as he would hitch them in the evenings to cultivate corn and also many sleigh and wagon rides.  He was a faithful servant to the Lord and His Church.

Robert loved playing cards with anyone that would.  He loved spending time with his family.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Jeannette who passed away on November 6, 2020; his parents Marvin Sr. and Marjorie; a brother, Marvin Jr. and two sisters, Mabel and Bonnie; 2 great-grandchildren, Karina and Ethan.

Robert is survived by sons Thomas (Colleen) Tweite and Daniel (Kelly) Tweite; a brother David (Jeanne) Tweite as well as 11 grand-children and 23 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren.

A private family Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, December 4, 2021, at Christ Lutheran Church in Byron with Pastor Steve Rheingans officiating.  Masks will be mandatory. Burial will be at Byron Cemetery.

The Funeral Service will be live-streamed beginning at 1:00pm on Saturday, December 4, 2021, and can be viewed at the following link: https://youtu.be/CW-5bvizxjA