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Robert "Bob" Landsee Obituary

Name: Visitation for Robert "Bob" Landsee
Start: 2024-02-02T15:00:00.000Z
End: 2024-02-02T17:00:00.000Z
Location: St. Albert the Great Catholic Church

Published by Legacy Remembers from Jan. 25 to Jan. 28, 2024.

Sun Prairie - Robert "Bob" J. Landsee, age 59, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes on Saturday, January 20, 2024 at his winter home in Florida. Son of Frank and Maria Landsee, he was born in Milwaukee on March 21, 1964, and raised in Iron Mountain Michigan.

Bob graduated from the UW-Madison where he was captain of the UW football team and graduated with a Bachelors degree in agricultural business. On March 21, 1987 he was united in marriage to the love of his life, Sharon Dollins in Madison and had two daughters, Sara and Melissa, and ever since then family was Bob's top priority. Together Bob and Sharon owned and operated numerous businesses throughout the Midwest and Bob both coached and played football professionally. One of his largest passions in life was developing and mentoring young men to be successful on and off the football field. Along with football, he was passionate about his Catholic faith and was a devoted member of St. Albert the Great Catholic Church in Sun Prairie.

Bob is survived by his wife, Sharon; daughters, Sara and Melissa Landsee; mother-in-law Kathleen Dollins, son-in-law, Riley Poe; sisters, Katherine Huschitt and Elizabeth Czernek; many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents Frank and Maria Landsee, his brother in-law William "Bill" Czernek, and father-in-law John Dollins.

A Memorial Mass will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, February 2, 2024 at St. Albert the Great Catholic Church - 2420 St. Albert the Great Drive, Sun Prairie. A celebration of life will follow at the Hilton Garden Inn 1220 S Grand Avenue Sun Prairie, WI - Badger attire is encouraged. Friends may greet the family from 9:00 AM until the time of Mass at church on Friday.

Please share your memories of Bob by posting in his Guestbook at: www.CressFuneralService.com.

Cress Funeral Services of Sun Prairie, WI is assisting the family, (608) 837-9054.

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February 2, 2024

Paula Fenger posted to the memorial.

January 29, 2024

Jeff Harry posted to the memorial.

January 28, 2024

John Furno posted to the memorial.

11 Entries

Paula Fenger

February 2, 2024

A fond memory- My husband Chris was working in Florida and away for weeks at a time. We had a police officer visiting the house to speak to me as I had made nuisance complaint of late evening door-bell "ringing and running" a few days before. Seeing the police car in the driveway, Bob came right up to our front door. I didn't answer when he rang and so he came around the back of the house. Our son Ian, who was home from school, let him in through the deck door. He then appeared my home office door wanting to make sure we were all right. Bob was a man who took action when others were in need. Bob did indeed earn his wings here on earth. I send you my deepest sympathies and pray for your healing.

Jeff Harry

January 29, 2024

I was a young football player trying to get stronger, both while in HS and while at NMU as a player. In that tiny weight room at IMHS down the basement, Bob came down there one day and coached me up on my awful squatting technique. I will never forget, he put one of those fat weight belts on me, with the fat part of the belt up front, and the buckle in the back. He reefed on that dang buckle I lurched off the ground. It was tough to breathe even. Then we loaded up the bar, and bam, I had it down, impossible to dip forward on the squat! Years later as a coach, I used the same technique for those who needed it. Bob was always a great mentor. Bob was quick to invite me to stay at his house, years later, and attend his football camps, as I was a young and dumb coach in Oshkosh. Nobody had a bigger heart, a bigger presence, or bigger impact on all that knew him. He always remembered his roots and was loyal, always taking time to visit my folks when he was home, year after year. My dad was one of his coaches, and I know how much that meant to him.

John Furno

January 28, 2024

As part of one of the designated dynasty eras in UP sports (IMHS 1981-1983) Bob was a major contributor across multiple sports, a star. However, he appreciated and acknowledged contributions from all teammates. For example, after winning the 1982 Boys 1600M UP final in Marquette Bob and Nicky Johnson congratulated me in the infield for the accomplishment. I was a bit stunned...here's two football stars (and outstanding shotput and discus competitors as well) giving a big "way to go!" to the scrawny 125 lbs. (soaking wet) runner. To this day I try to remember and apply that very important lesson Bob gave all those years ago. Thank you Bob, it was a privilege and honor to be your teammate.

Mary Burgess

January 28, 2024

I´m so sorry to hear of Bob´s passing. My deepest sympathies. I will keep your family in my daily prayers as you go thru this sad time.
Liz, you may remember me as Mary Schultz.
God bless you all.

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The Staff of Cress Funeral & Cremation Service

January 28, 2024

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

Patti Menza

January 27, 2024

I´m so sorry to hear about Bob´s passing and send my sincere sympathy to his family. I was a fellow member of Iron Mountain Class of 1982 and we will miss him. Bob and his sisters Liz and Kathy were some of my first friends when we moved to Iron Mountain in time to start kindergarten and we grew up a block away from each other all through our school years. May you feel God´s comfort during this difficult time.

Kristen Lindholm

January 27, 2024

I am so saddened to hear of Bob's passing..my sincerest heartfelt condolences to his family and friends..class of Iron Mountain '82 will be missing an exceptional man

Lori Runsat

January 26, 2024

I was so saddened to hear about Bob. Our community is so proud of his accomplishments. Our fellow Mountaineer... you will always be remembered You were such a kind man. RIP Bob

Richard Illgen

January 26, 2024

Bob was one of the most genuine and generous people I have ever met. He was a patient of mine, but became a trusted friend. I have known Bob for almost 20 years. He is truly one of a kind and he will be missed greatly.

Bill Popp

January 26, 2024

I remember Bob getting cut from the 7th grade basketball team. Bob asked to be added to the team. He was the 21st player. By 8th grade he was a starter.

I remember Bob getting pulled up to JV football after a week or so on the freshman team. Some of us were up before the first practice. Bob had to earn it. He had a big corset back brace, a scar from an emergency operation, big thick glasses twisted in his too-small helmet, and a big proud smile.

I remember Bob doing squats right AFTER football season and sitting closer to the front of the class when he started getting recruited. As president of a club he awarding money to help a figure skater get a coach.

By 12th grade Bob was a star in football and a foundation in basketball. He talked big and earned respect.

I see this obituary. It´s done with class. So understated. He was a very successful businessman, football player, and coach. So glad to see that he was a great husband and father. He grew in faith.

I´m sure whenever I hear someone question the value of sports, especially football, or if I hear someone question a young man´s prospects I´ll be sure to think of Bob and his faith, effort, perseverance, and heart.

I´m sure the good Lord will have Bob on a committee up there. He´ll do a good job and maybe keep him from saying too much.

I´m proud to have known Bob.

Billy

Bobby Landsee

January 25, 2024

Not long after Rich and I started dating, we babysat for Robert and Katherine. Liz went with her parents to a family funeral. Bob came into the room holding the sleeves of his hand knit sweater, which he cut off because he was "hot". He was three and cute as a button. I will miss him forever. Meanwhile Katherine flushed a whole roll of toilet paper down the toilet in a trailer. Plumbing was backing up all the way down the line of trailers. Funny, we weren't asked to babysit any more!!!

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