Robert L. Michels

Robert L. Michels obituary, De Pere, WI

Robert L. Michels

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Mar

24

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Cotter Funeral & Cremation Care Allouez/De

860 N. Webster Avenue, De Pere, WI 54115

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Mar

24

Memorial service

3:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Cotter Funeral & Cremation Care Allouez/De

860 N. Webster Avenue, De Pere, WI 54115

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Robert Michels Obituary

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Robert (Bob) L. Michels was elevated to eternal life on March 17, 2026. He was born on May 12, 1931, to the late Norbert & Niyla (Kahler) Michels. He married Patricia Ann Benz on August 21, 1954, and they recently celebrated 71 years of marriage.

Family and friends may gather for a visitation on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at Cotter Funeral Home, 860 N. Webster Ave., De Pere from 2:00 - 3:00 pm until the service at 3:00 pm.

The full obituary can be found at https://www.cotterfuneralhome.com/ .

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Upcoming Events

Mar

24

Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Cotter Funeral & Cremation Care Allouez/De

860 N. Webster Avenue, De Pere, WI 54115

Send FlowersBook nearby hotels

Mar

24

Memorial service

3:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Cotter Funeral & Cremation Care Allouez/De

860 N. Webster Avenue, De Pere, WI 54115

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Only 4 days left for delivery to next service.