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Robert H. Bongard
April 4, 1930 – Sept. 24, 2022
DEFOREST - Robert H. Bongard, age 92, of DeForest, passed away on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. He was born on April 4, 1930, in Madison, Wis., the son of Eugene and Regina (Ring) Bongard.
Robert attended Madison West High School. He married Jean (Duffield) Bongard on Sept. 16, 1950, at St. James Catholic Church. Prior to retirement, Robert enjoyed a career doing motor repair for Electric Motor Service. In his free time, he and Jean loved to travel throughout the country together or boating every weekend on the Wisconsin River. He also enjoyed all Wisconsin sports and spending time with family, friends and his dogs. Robert was a devout Catholic and longtime member of St. Peter Catholic Church.
Robert is survived by his daughter, Cheri Masino; grandson, Michael (Jennifer) Masino; great-grandchildren, Alyssa and Cruz Masino; foster-sister, Marilyn Vollen Weider; and special friends, Bobby (Laura) Richardson and Dick (Brenda) Johnson. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Jean; sisters, Marie Richardson, Dorothy Hassman, Ann Johnson and Margie Burke; and brother, William Bongard.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at ST. PETER CATHOLIC CHURCH, 5001 N. Sherman Ave., Madison, at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2022. Burial will be held at Resurrection Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of the Mass on Tuesday.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be gifted in his memory to Agrace HospiceCare. The family wishes to thank Kendra and the staff of Agrace for all of their wonderful care given to Bob. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
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Donna Phelan Anderson
October 3, 2022
I remember Bob as a fun loving full of life guy. He never let his physical limitations stop him from doing anything he wanted to do. He and my Dad, Don Phelan were cousins but they were good friends too. Bob and Jean and my parents traveled to FL many times and always had a great time. I will always remember his sense of humor, and his smile. I will miss him.
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