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Pound, Robert Arthur
GREEN VALLEY, Ariz. - Robert Arthur Pound, born June 9, 1948, passed away peacefully at 7 p.m. on Nov. 24, 2020, at his home in Green Valley, Ariz.
Robert, Bob, Bobby, Pilly Pounder, attended Madison West High School and UW-Madison. Bob was a member of the U.S. Army Reserves in 1968, worked throughout his years in Human Resources and became HR Director at the University Wisconsin Hospital, Madison. Bob retired in 2005 from Nicolet College, Rhinelander, Wis., where he was the college's first HR Director. Bob and his wife, Nancy, moved to Green Valley, Ariz., in 2007 and have been enjoying the community greatly ever since.
Surviving family members include wife, Nancy Figel Pound, married in 1999 in San Diego, Calif.; sister, Elizabeth Fickle of Arkansas; and two sons, Christopher (wife, Kristine) of Arizona, and Benjamin of Colorado, by a previous marriage with Kathy Lewis of Colorado. Bob had three stepchildren, John Baird of Arizona, Matt Kaltenberg (wife, Leah) of Wisconsin, and Melissa Sellmeyer (husband, Mike) of Wisconsin. Bob also had seven grandchildren, Maddox and Shayli Pound (Chris), Everly and Wesley Kaltenberg (Matt), Blake and Brett Sellmeyer (Mellissa) and Andrianna Baird Pirillo (John).
Bob will be cremated as per his wishes.
WINE UP PILLY POUNDER!!
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Kathy Lewis
December 5, 2020
Nancy, you are in my thoughts. I hope you have many happy memories.
Carolee, Carol and Ted
December 1, 2020
We are so very sorry to hear about Bob. We had SO many good times and amusing memories! Hugs to you!
Jill Price
November 30, 2020
Nancy I am so sorry to hear about Bob. I always enjoyed working with you and Bob and also being your neighbor. Know that Bob, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Pam Damrow
November 30, 2020
So sorry for your loss. I wish l could of met him. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
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Maureen McCloskey
November 30, 2020
I´m so sorry, Nancy. Love, peace, and prayers.
Nancy Packman
November 29, 2020
We did not know Bob but we are very saddened to hear of your loss. Knowing Nancy from playing pool together, we know he was a wonderful man. Blessings to your family!
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