Robert Frank Wolters

1921 - 2017

Wolters, Robert Frank Died Friday, July 21 just in time to join Jinny for happy hour in heaven. He was 96 years old. Bob is survived by his sons Jim (Penny) of New Smyrna Beach, Florida, Tom (Kancha) Basalt of Colorado/Thailand and Bill (Elaine) of Brookfield, Wisconsin. He leaves eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister Lorraine Castenholz and brother-in-law Tom Mertz. He lost his beloved wife of 61 years Virginia (Nee Breckheimer) in 2008. His brothers Arnold and Theodore (Charlotte) and his sister Florence Fisher preceded him in death. Bob was born January 9, 1921 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to William and Anna (Sperner). He grew up in difficult times and learned to overcome adversity. Bob dropped out of high school started work at Harnischfeger. He earned his Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering in three years, while working full time. Bob and Jinny married August 16, 1948. Bob was a skilled engineer and traveled to many parts of the world to troubleshoot mining equipment. Bob and Jinny had long-standing friendships with other couples. Bob enjoyed water skiing and continued to ski until he was 80 years old. He lived in his current home in Wauwatosa for more than 40 years. He was familiar to most neighbors both for the help he extended and for his daily walks which included stops to talk. After Bob retired he and Jinny traveled abroad and in the United Bob took care of Jinny which made it possible for her to remain at home until just a few months before she died. Bob was a strong, independent man who liked to do his own yard work and who could fix almost anything. He took care of himself and lived at home until his death. Although he was a healthy man, he had a soft spot for frozen custard, cookies, and an occasional glass of whiskey. In the last five years of his life, Bob had a special relationship with Dorothy Minikel who he met in his neighborhood. Visitation is scheduled for Saturday July 29 at 10:00 AM at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 12130 W Center St, Wauwatosa. The funeral will start at 11:00 AM. Luncheon will follow. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to St. Joseph Catholic Church.