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Robert Gitzlaff Obituary
Bob left us on February 5, 2021 to go home with the Lord.
Bob was born to Elmer and Millie (Krause) Gitzlaff on May 18, 1940 in Kenosha, WI. He graduated from Bradford High School and attended the University of Wisconsin Extension both in Kenosha, WI. He then entered the U.S. Army and was stationed in Alaska at the time the big earthquake of 1964 hit.
At the beginning of his financial career, Bob worked for CIT Credit Union and then took a job at First Wisconsin/Firstar Banks in Eau Claire for 34 years before retiring.
While in Eau Claire, Bob was a member of the Noon Kiwanis Club for 30 years, besides being active in many clubs and community organizations.
After retirement Bob moved to Sun City, Arizona with his wife Sylvia where he enjoyed golfing, bowling, and many other interests one being a hole captain at the Phoenix Golf Open for 18 years.
He is survived by his wife Sylvia, two sons Todd Gitzlaff and Matt Gitzlaff, both of Minneapolis, MN, daughter Tracy Arismendi of North Carolina, brother Jim Gitzlaff of Kenosha, WI, stepson Jeff Steinmetz of Eau Claire, WI and many more family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Bill Gitzlaff.
Service may be accessed online April 17, 2021 at 10:30 AM mountain time at lakeviewumc.net.
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Diane Lund
February 26, 2021
My sincere sympathy to Sylvia, Todd, Matt, Tracy and family. I enjoyed working with Bob and was so grateful for all the knowledge I gained from him. He will be missed by many. Thoughts and prayers are with you for comfort.
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Cindy
February 19, 2021
How sad to hear of Bob’s passing. I had the privilege of working with him for 33 years at US Bank. We had a great department under his leadership. May your memories bring a smile and warm your heart❤ Cindy Wodzien
Debbie Schwagel
February 18, 2021
I met Bob through the Eau Claire Noon Kiwanis, where he was a wonderful support, encouragement, and role model in my path to learning, leadership and service. I was then fortunate enough to met his wonderful wife, Sylvia, and was thus blessed with two dear friends. Due to time, distance and, now death, I miss them both❤
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