Robert William Pegarsch Sr.

Robert William Pegarsch Sr. obituary

Robert William Pegarsch Sr.

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Robert Pegarsch Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Schramka Funeral Home - Brookfield on Sep. 28, 2025.

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Robert (Bob) W. Pegarsch, Sr., age 86, of Milwaukee, passed away peacefully, Friday morning, September 26, 2025.

He was born June 5, 1939 in Chicago, Illinois the son of Fred and Caroline Pegarsch. He married Lois D. Madsen on November 5, 1960 in Milwaukee, WI.

Bob worked at Western Metal in Wauwatosa, WI and various part-time jobs for almost 50 years to support his family. After he retired in 2000, Bob and Lois enjoyed traveling between Milwaukee, their cottage in Crooked Lake and winters in Florida. He also enjoyed constructing and painting wood projects, lawn art and spending time with family, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Robert is survived by his wife, Lois D. Pegarsch, Milwaukee; his sons, Bob Jr. (Lynn), Ed (Julie), Ron (Kristi) and Dan (Jackie); grandchildren, Amanda (Tim), Rachel (Josh), Danielle, Ryan, Kyle (Taylor), Travis (Kala), Nikki (partner, Kyle) and Zach (Gen); great-grandchildren, Lucas, Ethan, Elsie, Grace, Spencer, Sammy, Sydney, Sully, Bella, Logan, Carter, Baby to be, Sage and Steven.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Fred & Caroline, his sister, Theresa and brothers Bert, Fred and Marv.

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Schramka Funeral Home

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Service

12:00 p.m.

Schramka Funeral Home

13220 W. Capitol Dr., Brookfield, WI 53005

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1:30 p.m.

Wisconsin Memorial Park

13235 West Capitol Drive, Brookfield, WI 53005

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