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Robert Hebl Obituary
Robert James Hebl
Oct 4, 1931 - March 18, 2022
PORTAGE – Robert James Hebl, age 90, of Portage, WI, passed away peacefully during a prayer service on March 18, 2022, surrounded by his loving family, wife, Beverly; children, Jeanne, Diane, Brian, Greg, and Jeff.
Robert was born on October 4, 1931, in Portage, WI, the son of Emil and Grace (Ehr) Hebl. He married Beverly Bender on September 4, 1954, at Raphael Cathedral in Madison, WI. He graduated with a B.S. degree in Pharmacy from UW Madison in 1953 then went on to work for Rennebohm Drug Store from 1949 to 1972 in Madison before owning and operating Service Drug Store in Portage since 1972. Robert was a veteran of the Korean War as a 1st Lieutenant in the United States Army Corp. He was a longtime proud sponsor of the Portage Service Drug fast pitch softball team.
He is survived by his children: Jeanne Hebl (Bert), Diane Hebl (Paul), Brian Hebl (Janet), Greg Hebl (Kelly), and Jeff Hebl (Jami); grandchildren: Alina Eyob, Matt, Ross, Ryan (Andrea), Ben (Sadie), Riley, Lucy (Zachary), Ryan (Samantha), Cameron, Liam, Beckett, Jake (Sydney), Jordan (Nick), and Madi; great-grandchildren: Owen, Jens, West, Porter, Sage, Daisy, Amelia, and Isla; brothers, Don Hebl (Judy) and Msgr. John Hebl; other relatives and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents: Emil and Grace Hebl and stepmom, May Hebl.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 26, 2022, at St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church's temporary location, 2652 Murphy Rd., Portage, with Fr. Gary Krahenbuhl presiding and Robert's brother, Msgr. John H. Hebl as the concelebrate. Visitation will be from 12:00 noon until 1:00 p.m. on Saturday at the church. Burial will be at St. Mary Cemetery. Military honors will be provided by the Portage Area Veterans Honor Guard.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception Church or School.
The family would like to thank the staff at Agrace for their care and support.
Pflanz Mantey Mendrala Funeral Home in Portage (www.pmmfh.com) is assisting the family.
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Gary Hebl
March 26, 2022
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Robert was my Godfather for 70 years. I was truly blessed.
Terry Kunick
March 26, 2022
Sorry to hear of Bob´s passing. I worked with him while attending UW from 1969-1972, and later with Greg and Jeff. He was an awesome boss, always pushing me to be better. Wishing you peace and comfort during this time.
Charles K Wearing
March 25, 2022
peace to the family at this time. I worked as a pharmacist in Madison several years with Bob.
Charles Wearing
Phyllis and Greg Zimmerman
March 24, 2022
Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
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