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Robert Gresk Obituary

Gresk, Robert Charles Entered into Eternal Life on Saturday, April 6, 2013, at the age of 83 years. Beloved father of Carl (Kathy) Gresk, Mary Lou (Jim) Mulloy, Paul (Maureen) Gresk, Dale Gresk, Carol Ann Leonard and Dean Gresk. Dear grandfather of Kirsten Gresk, Tiffany (Chris) Conley, Jessica and Cassandra Leonard, and Meghan and Colleen Gresk. Great-grandfather of Julietta Sofia Conley. Brother of Ken Gresk. Preceded in death by his wife Donna Mae (nee Elterich) as well as his siblings Clarence, Lorraine and Isabel. A visitation will be held at the Funeral Home, TODAY, Sunday, April 14 from 4PM until 7PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Holy Family Catholic Church (4825 N. Wildwood Ave., Whitefish Bay, WI 53217) at 10AM on Monday, April 15 with an additional visitation at church from 9AM until time of Mass. Burial immediately following at Holy Cross Cemetery. The family extends special thanks to the staff at EastCastle Place for the devoted care they provided to Bob over the past seven years. Memorials in Bob's name may be made to the Milwaukee Art Museum where Bob volunteered as a docent and was a proud member of the "Class of '89". Brett Funeral Home 2001 W. Wisconsin Ave. Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53233 (414) 342-0692

Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel from Apr. 10 to Apr. 14, 2013.
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On behalf of CESA #1, we'd like to extend our sympathies to Bob's family. He was a valued member of the CESA #1 team and did wonderful work on behalf children.

Sandy Stefczak

April 23, 2013

My condolences to all the Gresk Family -- I am so sorry for your loss. I will remember Bob with respect and affection. My mother was Dorothy Rehmer Schmitt, daughter of Elsie Hegemann Gresk's sister Eda Hegemann Rehmer and Bob's first cousin.

Susan Schmitt Paulsen

April 22, 2013

Robert Charles Gresk

April 22, 2013

Offering our deepest sympathies at this time.

The Staff of Brett Funeral Home

April 14, 2013

I send my sincere comdolences to Bob's family. He was a good guy and my friend. Rest in Peace, Bob.

harvey johnson

April 12, 2013

UNCLE BOBBIE HAS REJOINED HIS BELOVED BRIDE DONNA AND THEY SHALL DWELL IN THE HOUSE OF THE LORD FOREVER. SORRY I WILL MISS THE SERVICE I AM IN ARIZONA

MARLENE LARSEN TROKAN

April 12, 2013

God speed, Bob, on your final journey. You were an inspirational docent and I'm happy to have known you. Condolences to the family.

Kathleen Arenz

April 12, 2013

The time spent will be cherished, the memories made will last. We are sorry for your loss. He will be missed.

Kevin Michael Buckley and Family

April 12, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Gresk family.

Keith and Tracy Kalberer

April 11, 2013

We are so sorry for your loss.

Ted and Amy Rindfleisch

April 11, 2013

My deepest sympathies to the Gresk family. I'm so sorry for your loss.

Dave Riordan

April 10, 2013

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