Robert William "Bob" O'Halloran

1952 - 2021

BORN

1952

DIED

2021

FUNERAL HOME

Pflanz Mendrala Funeral Home - Portage

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Portage, Wisconsin

Robert O'Halloran Obituary

Name: Visitation for Robert William "Bob" O'Halloran
Start: 2021-08-04T15:00:00.000Z
Location: Portage United Methodist Church

Robert "Bob" William O'Halloran

Portage - Robert "Bob" William O'Halloran, age 69, went home to be with his Lord on Wednesday, July 28, 2021.

Bob was born on May 1, 1952, in Milwaukee, to the late Robert T. and Bernice (Taylor) O'Halloran. After early years in Milwaukee, Port Washington, and Cedarburg, Wisconsin, his family moved to Portage, where he spent his formative years. Bob attended Portage Turner High School, where he was active in sports, theater, debate and forensics, winning two state championships in Original Oratory. He was elected Senior Class President, graduating in 1970. His stint at WPDR Radio, beginning at age 16, led to a successful radio career. Bob went on to UW-Stevens Point, where he earned his degree in Communications. From there, his radio career took him to WHBY, WNAM, WNFL, and WEMI in the Fox Valley, along with WCLO in Janesville, and WIBA in Madison. Bob was named Program Director several times, and worked as an on-air personality, talk-show host, producer and sportscaster, covering the Packers, Badgers, Brewers, and Bucks, along with play-by-play for high school sports. He was especially proud of his 32 awards for writing and production of radio commercials. Late in life, owing to the shrinking radio market, Bob switched to a successful sales career at West Corp. In his spare time Bob enjoyed being a member and soloist for the Appleton MacDowell Chorus, along with community theater. He enjoyed writing and was a published author of short stories and articles.

The family will miss his jokes, stories, quick wit and beautiful singing voice.

Bob was preceded in death by his parents. He will be sadly missed by his sister, Eileen (Edward) Schneider of Minneapolis, MN. Survivors also include nephew Aaron Schneider of Seattle, WA, niece Kirsten Schneider of Boston, MA, and his uncle, Bill (Rosemary) Taylor of Milwaukee, along with other relatives, cousins, and dear friends.

Memorial services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 4, 2021, at Portage United Methodist Church, with Rev. KwangYu Lee officiating. Inurnment will be at St. Mary Cemetery in Portage. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 4, 2021 at the church. The attendance will be limited to 50 people at the funeral service.

The family wishes to thank Heritage House and Heartland Hospice for their care.

Pflanz Mantey Mendrala Funeral Home in Portage (www.pmmfh.com) is assisting the family.

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Published by Appleton Post-Crescent from Jul. 29 to Jul. 31, 2021.

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MARK HELMINIAK

July 23, 2023

BOB O'HALLORAN WAS ONE OF THE MOST TALENTED PERSONS I EVER MET.....I WORKED 27 YEARS IN SPORTS ADMINISTRATION AND 5 YEARS IN RADIO AND IN SALES......I HAVE MET ALOT OF PEOPLE ....BOB COULD GIVE A DISERTATION THAT WOULD RIVAL ANYONE GOD BLESS HIS NOBLE SOUL! MARK HELMINIAK SANDY, OR. I LIVED IN PORTAGE FROM 1956-64

Kay Mierzwinski

August 3, 2021

I will forever remember Bob's beautiful voice. I am saddened but also happy he is reunited with his parents and other loved ones in his next life. Condolences to all.

Toni Reh

August 2, 2021

I worked with Bob years ago and always enjoyed visiting with him. He ad a unique way of looking at life. The radio gods needed him in the next world. RIP Bob, Toni Reh

MARK HELMINIAK,,SANDY, OR.

August 1, 2021

BOB WAS A CLASSMATE AT ST. MARY'S 1958-64 UNTIL WE MOVED TO EAU CLAIRE....A VERY TALENTED PERSON....REST BOB IN THE ETERNAL CITY.

Bob Gardinier

August 1, 2021

I had the privilege of working with Bob after hiring him to be the on-air personality for our morning shift at WNAM back about 1987. Bob was a consummate professional both on the air and in the area of commercial production. Little did I realize when I hired him that God had just brought someone new into my life that would go on to be a terrific friend. In later years we discussed how great it would be to start a Fox Valley broadcasters hall of fame. Bob would most certainly have been one of my first ballot picks. Again, a great professional and friend who will be missed.

Bob Salm

August 1, 2021

So glad I got to work with Bob O at WHBY. He was one of the most intelligent and funny people I have ever know. Glad I got to talk to him before he passed. Keep them laughing good friend. God bless you.

Dennis Plante

July 31, 2021

I was blessed with the opportunity to work with Bob at WNAM. After discovering a mutual interest in history of the Civil War, Bob & I spent more than a few hours in board gaming several of the battle scenarios when we weren't sharing suggestions or ideas in the production room.
Bob and I sometimes would lunch together at a nearby restaurant. Bob, being Bob, would invariably begin his order to the waitress with "Picture if you will...." and go on to describe in great detail the content and preparation involved in whatever he happened to be ordering that day, while never specifically naming the item on the menu.

Both I and my wife were very saddened to hear of Bob's passing. He was a wonderful person and good friend.
Dennis & Katie Plante

Patty Ulrich

July 31, 2021

Many great memories with Bob O. on-air and on the People's Program on WEMI, Appleton. Rest in perfect health Bob.....I'll see you again some day!

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