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Robert Shipman Obituary

Robert Allen Shipman Sr.

Robert Allen Shipman Sr passed away on March 6th, 2021 at the Hospice Home in Fond Du Lac. A veteran of the Navy, he achieved rank of SN E-3 while he served during the Vietnam conflict as well as the Philippine's, Guam and Cambodia and received honors and medals for his combat tour of duty.

Bob was born on October 4th, 1956 in Kenosha, WI to William and Margaret Shipman. In 1974, he married the love of his life Margaret Rose and joined the armed forces where he completed boot camp at Great Lakes Naval Base

Bob was discharged with full honors in 1977 and went back home to civilian life with his family.

He is survived by his 2 sons, Robert Jr and Scott, brothers William (Mona) Shipman, Michael (Susi) Shipman and Mark (Carrie) Shipman and a grandson Dakota. He was preceded in death by his mother Margaret A Shipman father William C Shipman, and wife Margaret (Peggy) R Shipman.

A full Military Honors service will take place at the Christian Family Teaching Center Church 404 S Webster Ave Omro, Wisconsin at 11:00 AM on Saturday, April 3rd.

The family wishes to thank all the Hospice caregivers that took care of Bob as well as the staff at St Agnes Hospital and UW Veterans Hospital.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Fond du Lac Reporter from Mar. 20 to Mar. 28, 2021.

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Steve Autry

June 11, 2022

Bob was one of my best friends in 1975 aboard the Uss Ramsey (FFG-2) We referred to him as Bad Bob. R.I.P. my Brother.

Your friends and Classmates, The Bradford Class of '75

March 21, 2021

To Bob's sons and the entire Shipman family, Please accept our deepest condolences on your profound loss. Bod was always kindhearted, with a war heart and sense of humor that always brought a smile! As your dear Dad is reunited with your Mom in Heaven, may the Legacy of Love carry on in the hearts and lives of all whom he loved. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. May God hold you close at this most difficult of times.

Ben St Louis

March 20, 2021

Didn´t know Robert I want to thank him and his family for his service. Went much too young

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