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Robert Wiese Obituary

Wiese, Robert L.

Robert L. Wiese, 92, of Fond du Lac, died Sunday, July 21, 2013, at St. Agnes Hospital, Fond du Lac.

He was born on September 24, 1920, in Algoma, a son of Louis and Martha Iwen Wiese. Robert graduated in 1938 from Algoma High School and attended Bradley University from 1949 to 1951.

Robert served with the United States Air Force from 1943 to 1945.

On May 9, 1960, he married Luella M. Hanson in Dubuque, Iowa.

He worked as a watchmaker at Rummele's Jewelers in Manitowoc from 1951 to 1956, at which time he moved to Fond du Lac and then worked at Krail Jewelry Store until retiring in 1985.

Robert was a member of St. Peter's Ev. Lutheran Church, Fond du Lac. He was a member of the N.R.A. and the American Legion Trier Puddy Post 75.

He is survived by his wife, Luella; nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

A private funeral service will be held at Mach Funeral Chapel & Crematory, 31 E. Division Street, Fond du Lac, with Rev. Matthew Guse officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Algoma.

Mach Funeral Chapel & Crematory is serving the family, www.machfuneralchapel.com.

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

Published by Fond du Lac Reporter on Jul. 23, 2013.

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Jan Schuman

July 27, 2013

Sorry to hear of your loss. I remember Bob from Krail's and St. Peter's. I lived above the store for a few years before my marriage to Ken in 1969. I was known then as Janet Tuttle.

Patti Fink

July 24, 2013

Lou... So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Rest in Peace Bob.

Sincerely, Patti and Bill

July 23, 2013

Lou, Betsy & I are so sorry for the loss of Bob. Our thoughts & prayers are with you. Betty Beardsley

July 23, 2013

Lou, so sorry for you loss. My thoughts and paryers are with you.

Karren Kimble

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