Robert J. "Bob" Bonlander | ||
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| Robert J. "Bob" Bonlander, age 66, of Chilton died on Monday, January 19, 2009 at his home following a courageous battle with cancer. He was born June 11, 1942 in the Town of New Holstein, son of the late Joseph & Severa (Franzen) Bonlander. He married Gertrude M. Brunner on October 11, 1969 at St. Martin Catholic Church in Charlestown. Bob served in the United States Navy from 1962 until 1965 at which time he was able to continue his life of farming. Bob enjoyed hunting & fishing, playing cards, and watching Badger and Packer games. Bob was even able to enjoy the experience of a Packer victory when he and his wife attended the 'Ice Bowl'. He also enjoyed spending time in the peacefulness of his woods, and spending time with his greatest joy, his grandchildren. Bob was a member of Good Shepherd Catholic Church, formerly St. Martin Parish in Charlestown, was an NFO county and state board representative and was a member of the Livestock Marketing Board. Survivors include his wife: Gertrude; a daughter: Amy (Brent) Shiplett of New Holstein; 3 grandchildren: Mackenzie, Emily, & Jacob; 3 brothers: Donald (Joanne) Bonlander of Chilton, Gary (Virginia) Bonlander of New Holstein, David (Julie) Bonlander of Newton; 4 sisters: Shirley (Jerry) Lenz of Markesan, Mickie McIntosch & fiancé Terry Clemson of Appleton, Mary (Al) Mader of Hilbert, Barbara (Jim) Dhein of Kiel, and brothers & sisters-in-law: Carolyn (Dennis) Cada of Oshkosh, Rose Brunner of Chilton, Rick (Evelyn Upchurch) Brunner of Flower Mound, TX, & Linda (Jeff) Lynch of Reesville. Bob is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Joseph; and a sister-in-law: Lorraine Bonlander. Funeral service will be at 11:30 AM on Friday, January 23, 2009 at Good Shepherd Catholic Church (54 E. Main St.) in Chilton with the Rev. Bob Kollath officiating. Burial will be in the St. Martin Catholic Cemetery. Friends may call at the Wieting Family Funeral Home (411 W. Main St.) in Chilton from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM on Thursday, January 22, 2009 and on Friday at the funeral home from 9:00 AM until 11:00 AM when family prayers will be held. Memorials are appreciated in the name of Robert J. "Bob" Bonlander for the Affinity Visiting Nurses and the Chilton Area Catholic School. The family would like to thank Dr. Tipler & Dr. Janu, the staff at the Calumet Medical Center, Dr. Bar-Lev, Amy and the Affinity Visiting Nurses, especially Rachel & Joyce. Many thanks also to Mike & Kathy.
God grant me the Serenity to accept the things I cannot change, Courage to change the things I can, and Wisdom to know the difference. | ||