Robert Ness

Ness, Robert "Bob"

Robert "Bob" L. Ness, age 86, Green Bay, formerly from Crandon, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday, October 12, 2014. He was born on January 3, 1928 in Green Bay to the late Louis and Louise (Massell) Ness. Bob served his country in the U. S. Army during World War II. On February 7, 1948, he married Doris "Jean" Dreier in Green Bay.

Bob opened the "Bob Ness Standard Service" on 9th Street in 1954 and later moved the business to West Mason Street which became the "Ness Service Center." Bob retired in 1990 when his son, Greg, took over the business. Jean and Bob enjoyed fishing and snowmobiling together. He loved to be outdoors and enjoyed hunting. Bob was involved with many organizations including the Peats Lake Retrievers Club, Southside Business Association, Brown County Alliance, Green Bay Duck Hunters and Duck's Unlimited. He was also a gun safety instructor. Bob was affiliated with the Crandon International Off -Road Raceway for 25 years.

He is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Jean; his four children, Glenn (Melodie) Ness of Green Bay, Teri Cayce of Green Bay, Kim Staszak of Gillett and Greg Ness of Abrams; his grandchildren, Troy (Kari) Ness, Tera (Tim) Richmond, Tracey (Ron) Herring, Quinn Cayce, Collin (Tara-Lee) Cayce, Jessi, Codi, Tailar Ness, Garret, Lane, Preston Staszak, Rosie Engebretsen, Amber Leigh, Carolyn Holiday and Jimmy Fuller; six great-grandchildren, Trent, Spencer, Madeline, Drew, Easton and Lilly; two sisters, Donna Hansen and Eileen (Roger) Adams; a sister-in-law, Lee Ness; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and dear friends.

He was preceded in death by his daughter, Patti Ness -Denman, a son-in-law, David Denman; a brother, Gale Ness; four sisters, Joyce (Arthur) Nohr, Betty, Beatrice and Odeta Ness and a brother-in-law, Mel Hansen.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 15, 2014 at Lyndahl Funeral Home, 1350 Lombardi Avenue, from 3:00 pm until a Time of Sharing at 7:00 pm. Visitation will continue on Thursday, October 16 at Bethel Lutheran Church, 1350 Bond Street, from 10:00 am until the funeral service at 11:00 am with Rev. Amy Engebose officiating. Military honors will follow. Interment will be at Fort Howard Memorial Park. Online condolences may be expressed at www.lyndahl.com.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in Bob's name.

Thank you to the staffs of Crandon Nursing Home, Manor Care West in Green Bay, Southern Care Hospice and Ministry Health Hospice for the wonderful care they gave Bob and his family. A special thank you to Bob's cousin, Earl Ness, for his numerous daily visits which were so special to Bob. Many thanks to the Crandon VFW for the care and concern they gave Bob.