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Robert Fleming Obituary
Robert Earl Fleming, quietly went to heaven November 11, 2013 at the age of 87. He was born March 7, 1926, to the late Leo and Carrie (Schultz) Fleming.
He graduated from Seymour High School class of 1944. He kept many life-long friends from that time.
On November 9, 1946 he was united in marriage to Delores Wagner, and the couple just celebrated their 67th wedding anniversary. For 45 years Bob and Del raised kids and dairy cattle as they farmed at R2, Pulaski. They retired in 1991 to their home on Shawano Lake. They loved to watch all the activity on the lake plus catch a fish or two. The pontoon just went into storage and the ice shanty is waiting. For 11 years Bob and Del were snowbirds, who shared a winter home in Zephyrhills, Florida, with his sister Ruth and her husband Stan.
He is survived by his wife, Delores and their eight children: Kathee (Tom) Van Drasek, Green Bay; Fred (Georgia) Fleming, Hobart; Mary (Steve) Hill, Cecil; Jane (Tim) Eisenreich, Seymour; Deb (Ken) Wagner, Chilton; Terry (Renee') Fleming, Pulaski; Lisa (Mike) Thiede, Freedom; Cheryl (Bob) Vanden Burgt, Madison; Bob is the proud and loving grandpa for 17 grandchildren: Kris (Mark) Skinner, Rhinelander; Scott Jay Hanson, Seymour; Eric (Amy) Fleming, Oconto Falls; Becky (Robert) Ackley, California; Stephanie (Adam Harbaugh) Hill, Montana; Robert (Sara Schwartz) Hill, New York; Shena (James) Straka, Neenah; Alison (Tim) Everson, Green Bay; Ross (Dana) Eisenreich, Florida; Alex (Joann Deibele) Wagner, Florida; Sam Wagner, Chilton; Dylan Fleming, Pulaski; Michael Fleming, Pulaski; Josh (fiancee' Katie Van Dyke) Thiede, Minnesota; Zach Thiede, Freedom; Hannah and Casey Vanden Burgt, Madison; Bob enjoyed his 9 great-grandchildren: Ravyn Kuester, Schye, Nick and Logan Skinner, Abbey Parins, Sophia Ackley, Laine and Addi Everson who called him "Chocolate grandpa", plus the newest member of the family Ethan Straka; starting the 5th generation is great- great granddaughter, Katrina Kuester; sister, Ruth Scott.
Preceded in death by two brothers, a brother-in-law and sister-in-law.
Friends may call at St. Sebastian Catholic Church, Isaar on Friday, November 15, 2013 from 9:30 a.m. until Mass of Christian burial at noon with Fr. Bob Kabat officiating. Burial will take place in the parish cemetery. Online condolences may be expressed at www.muehlboettcher.com
Muehl-Boettcher Funeral Home, Seymour is assisting the family with arrangements.
Bob loved a good story and a family gathering. But most of all he was a hard worker, who never quit until the job was done well. You can rest now dad. We love you.
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Bob Hackl Jr.
November 14, 2013
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Linda Skarda
November 13, 2013
Terry and Renee' - So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your families.
November 13, 2013
Terry and Renee. Sorry for your loss. My parents enjoyed both Bob and his wife, Delores, for several years as they were close neighbors when they lived in the country. May you and your family find peace.
Don and Ann Peotter
Paul Nackers
November 13, 2013
Terry and Renee. Our deepest sympathy in the loss of you dad. Paul and Marcia
November 13, 2013
Terry and Renee, Thoughts and prayers are sent to you and your family. May you find peace in all the memories.
Shelly (Laubenstein) Leadley
Evelyn Wojkiewicz
November 13, 2013
Terry and Renee, We send our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Dennis & Evelyn
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