Brookfield, Wisconsin
Wilch, Rev. Robert S. The Reverend Robert S. Wilch, age 86, of Hartland, WI, passed away on January 29, 2010. Beloved husband of Sandra (nee Quay). Beloved father of Janet (Joe) Feldman, Jim, Tory (Kathy) Houriet, Diane Houriet, Mary Miller, and Stephen Houriet. Beloved grandfather of Grace, Jackie, Henry, Griffin, Cassie, Franey, Caleb, Alice, and Grant. Beloved brother of Jim (Nadine) and the late Dennis. Beloved son of the late Cora and Sam Wilch. Further survived by a host of other loving relatives and friends. Visitation will be held on Monday, February 1, 2010, from 4 - 8PM at Becker Ritter Funeral Home, Brookfield. Memorial service on Tuesday, February 2, 2010, 1PM at First Congregational Church, Wauwatosa. Family will greet guests immediately following the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials are requested to Second Harvest Food Bank (Milwaukee), St. Luke's Hospital (Milwaukee), Carthage College (Kenosha), or First Congregational Church (Wauwatosa), or a charity of your choice.
It is with great sadness that I write this note to all of you, I have know Sandy for many years, my heart and love go to you all.
Pamela-Tammy-Rebecca-Darren Hansen-Fuerbringer
February 24, 2010 | Milwaukee, WV
Dearest Wilch family, Bob was a wonderful Pastor, leader, and friend. He helped my wife Jane, during a time of grief and was always there for the Pastor's of our Synod. He was blessed to be a blessing to many.
Pastor James Barsch
February 01, 2010
I am so sorry to hear about your Dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time.
Karen Gourd
Karen Gourd
February 01, 2010 | Tulsa, OK
Mary, Jim, Janet and the Wilch Family,
I am so sorry to hear of your dad's passing.
Although no words can really help ease the loss you bear, just know that you are very close in every thought and prayer.
My heart goes out to you.
Giela Walenton (Frevele)
Giela Frevele
January 31, 2010 | Menomonee Falls, WI
Bishop Wilch was in office at the time of my ordination and helped shepherd me through the whole seminary process at LSTC. That was over 25 years ago, but his wise counsel to me on many occasions has stood me in good stead. I've been in Illinois for my entire career and, when I would see him at some churchwide event, he would always ask what it would take to get me back to Wisconsin. I always felt wanted.
Sandy, my sympathy goes out to you and the family. You are in my prayers.
January 31, 2010
Bob you will be dearly missed by my family you were a great friend. When Jineen and i have our 10th wedding aniversary we will remember you marrying us. Sandy our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Brian and jineen lund
brian and jineen lund
January 31, 2010 | Hartland, WI
Dearest Wilch Family,
I am so sorry to learn of your dad's passing and want to send you my sincerest prayers and thoughts during this sad time. I hope that as time passe the kind thoughts and prayers of your friends and family during this time bring you some comfort.
During the years of growing up in the Falls Pastor Wilch was a strong and thoughtful influence and I will remember him always. To Mary: Mary, I have been trying to find you for years and as the time passes,...
Claire Lindemann (Roper)
January 31, 2010 | Maple Grove, MN
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. We have very happy memories of our friendship with Bob. He opened up a whole new world to us. I will never forget the two amazing trips to Asia that we took with Sandy and Bob. We never would have taken a trip like that if it weren't for Bob, even if we didn't know where Singapore was. What an amazing man and always there when we needed him and he always knew just what to say. We will miss him very much. Love Larry and Kathi
Larry-Kathi Lund
January 31, 2010 | Hartland, WI
It has been six years since Mike's passing, and my tears still come, but,especially in church when the music is so moving I pray that you will receive strength and comfort in remembering your life together with Robert, and peace from God, our Father, for your future journey.
Elaine Furney
January 31, 2010 | Mesa, AZ
