Robert Higdem

Robert Higdem

1943 – 2025

Walker, MN - Bev Corr-Higdem is sad to share that her husband, Robert Keith Higdem, 82, suddenly passed from this earth to his heavenly home on June 29, 2025. Bob was born to Eleanor (Grundyson) and Bennie Higdem on May 5, 1943. He and his older sister, Gail, were born and raised in McIntosh, MN; where Bob was baptized and confirmed at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church.

Bob’s funeral will be held on Sunday, July 6, 2025, at Hope Lutheran Church in Walker, MN at 4 p.m. A reception will be held at the Village Square in Walker, MN, after the service at the church. Pastor Matthew McWaters will officiate. Bob’s honorary pallbearers are Mike Dillie, David Grundyson, Donny Hagerson, Jeff Hanson, Grant Oppegaard, Wes Oppegaard, Bud Storlie, Dale Thompson, Dave Warford, Jim Wertish, John Wertish, Jim Williamson and George Rapoport. Inurnment will be held at a later date.

Bob’s care has been entrusted to Northern Peace Funeral Home of Walker. Online condolence may be left for the family at www.northernpeace.com

After graduating from the University of Minnesota with an engineering degree, Bob enlisted in the United States Navy and was stationed on a ship during the Vietnam War. After being honorably discharged, he worked in engineering sales in the western U.S. where he enjoyed snow skiing and snowmobiling. He later moved to Walker, MN where he purchased the Norwegian gift store, Liten Hus, and met the love of his life, Bev.

“Bev and Bob” enjoyed a very blessed life together traveling to many countries; they were especially fond of their time in Norway and Arizona. While in Walker, Bob spent his time woodworking, specializing in making pens and lefse sticks. Bob loved boating and basking in the sun. He was involved in Sons of Norway and held “Board Meetings” in his favorite place, his shop. 

Bob cherished his roots in McIntosh and his friendships everywhere, fostering those relationships until the end. With the response shown by people across the country, it is clear Bob was simply a wonderful man who loved. 

Bob was preceded in death by his father and mother.

Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Bev, and his beloved sister, Gail. His niece and nephew whom he loved like his own children: Karen (Urness) and Christopher Quinn and their children Leah, Colin, Lucas, and Lance, Michael and Leora Urness and their children Stephan, Bianca, Aisha, and Shaley. Bob was a special father figure to Bev’s daughter, Megan Mary Corr of Walker.