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Robert W. Gearing

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Schaff Funeral Service

5920 West Lincoln Avenue

West Allis, Wisconsin

Robert Gearing Obituary

Gearing, Robert W. May 28, 2013. Age 90 years. Preceded in death by his beloved wife Kathryn. Loving father of Ruth Gearing and Ellen Gearing. Dear brother of the late Gerry (the late June), Mary Jane (the late Gene) Yoder, Dale (Donna), William (Cathy), Richard (Bev), and Kent. Further survived by many nieces, nephews, other family and friends. Retired School Teacher from the West Allis-West Milwaukee School District. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Tuesday, June 4, at 11:00 AM, at St. Rita Catholic Church, S. 60th and W. Lincoln Ave. Entombment Forest Home Cemetery. Visitation Monday, June 3, from 5:00-8:00PM at Schaff Funeral Home and Tuesday, June 4, at St. Rita 10:00AM until time of mass. Memorials may be made to St. Rita's Church.

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Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Jun. 2, 2013.

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Greta Gearing

June 3, 2013

I will really miss my Uncle Bob visiting the farm and spending time with us. Having Uncle Bob come up deer hunting with us was fun. Such a quiet man with much thought and wisdom to share with us. He will be missed by all who knew him.

Ruth Gearing

June 2, 2013

I so miss my best friend!

June 2, 2013

My brother Bob was a wonderful person and will always live in my heart and prayers. Kent Gearing

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