Allister C. Hulst, 82, of rural Waltham, Minn., went home to be with the Lord, Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2011, at Field Crest Care Center in Hayfield, Minn., after battling cancer for 14 years.

Allister “Al” the son of Ralph N. Hulst and Margaret (Dolphin) Hulst, was born Dec. 25, 1928, in Chicago, Ill. The family moved several times, because of his father’s job. The family moved Sioux City, Iowa in 1939. Al joined the US Navy in February 1947.

He had various jobs and in 1950, he farmed with his dad west of Austin. Al married Margaret Brown on Sept. 30, 1951, and they lived in Mason City, Iowa. In 1957, they moved to Waltham and have resided in the area until the present.

He retired from farming on Jan. 1, 1994. Al was a member of Bethlehem Free Methodist church of Austin. Al had a special love for family and friends. He was a good, kind and giving man to everyone. Al enjoyed farming, fishing, traveling, and family activities. You could always find him fixing something or helping someone.

Al is survived by his wife: Margaret Hulst of rural Waltham; son: Gregory (Kathy) Hulst of Waltham; grandchildren: Jennifer Hulst, Bloomington, Tara (Sean) Arndt, Waltham, Tiffany (Brian) Clemenson, Zumbrota, Justin Wood, Waltham, Samuel Hulst, Waltham; four great-grandchildren; two brothers, Marlyn (Lois) Hulst, Sioux City; Lewellyn (Barbara) Hulst; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one grandson, Keith Wood.

A memorial service for Allister “Al” Hulst will be 1 p.m. July 30, 2011, at Bethlehem Free Methodist Church 1500 Fourth Avenue SE Austin, with visitation from noon to 1 p.m.