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Robert Stern Obituary

Stern, Robert E. Of Minneapolis. Passed away Feb. 16, 2011, at age 91. Survived by wife Joy (Shimon) of 67 years, children Gary (Mary K.), Dennis (Barbara) and Marnie, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Robert was a stockbroker for Prudential Bache in Milwaukee for 25 years starting in 1961. Before that he was president of Allied Smelting Co. in West Allis, where he was born in 1919, the son of Samuel Stern and Anna Margolis. After graduation from University of Wisconsin at Madison, he served in World War II as a staff sergeant in the Philippines. He and Joy settled in Whitefish Bay in 1949, moved to Hartland in the mid-80s, to Scottsdale in the mid-90s and to Minneapolis in 2004. He loved baseball and was a devoted fan of the Milwaukee Braves and Brewers.

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Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Feb. 21, 2011.

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Elizabeth Kretchmer

February 25, 2011

Dear Joy and Family,

I just heard of Bob's passing and I wanted to let you know that my heart goes out to you all during this very difficult time. Just remember all the specail times you shared together as these memories will last forever.

I send hugs and love to all of you!

Jean Foti Wilkinson

February 22, 2011

I want to extend my sympathy to your family. I worked for you one summer when I was a sophomore in high school. He was such a nice man. One time when he and Gary were giving me a ride home a train came along and he was so excited about showing it to Gary who couldn't have cared less. Your family was living on Beaver Lake.You were very good to me.

Jean Foti Wilkinson

Mitchell Robbins

February 21, 2011

Sorry for your loss, I remember many good times with your family.

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