Robert "Bob" Jansen

1938 - 2021

Jansen, Robert W. "Bob"

DEFOREST – Robert W. "Bob" Jansen, age 83, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2021, at Waunakee Manor. He was born on May 30, 1938, in Richland County, Wis., to parents, Edward and Arlene (Minett) Jansen.

Bob was a 1956 graduate of Ithaca High School. He married Bernadette "Bernie" Bomkamp on Aug. 6, 1960, in Muscoda, Wis. Bob worked for Oscar Mayer, retiring as a mechanic after 37 years. During retirement, he spent his time at "the farm." He could be found deer hunting, mushroom hunting, and mowing grass. He loved sharing those activities with his sons and grandchildren.

Bob is survived by his wife of 61 years, Bernie Jansen; five children, Kelly Jansen, Kathy Anderson, Tim (Lisa) Jansen, Jodi (Bill) Toppel, and Mike (Tammi) Jansen; six grandchildren, Dustin (Keta) Jansen, Corey (Morgan) Jansen, Alex Jansen (fiancée, Ashley), Cassidy Jansen (fiancé, Landon), Anna (Owen) Trainor, and Hunter Toppel; and four great-grandchildren, and Baby T expected any day now. He is further survived by his favorite ex, Connie Faust; and other loving family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; three siblings; a granddaughter, Heather Anderson; daughter-in-law, Crystal Jansen; and son-in-law, Ed Anderson.

The family would like to express a special thank you to Waunakee Manor, Agrace Hospice, and SSM Waunakee, as well as to Jacob, Angela, and Michelle for the compassionate care and help.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 24, at ST. OLAF CATHOLIC CHURCH, 623 Jefferson St., DeForest, WI, with Father Jared Holzhuter presiding. Visitation will take place at the church prior to the Mass from 9:30 a.m.-11 a.m. Interment will follow at St. Olaf Cemetery. To view and sign this guestbook, please visit www.ryanfuneralservice.com.

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