Robert Storm
July 03, 1927 - September 17, 2013
Obituary
MONONA-Robert W. Storm, age 86, of Monona, passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2013. He was born on July 3, 1927, in Algoma, the son of Emil W. and Eva M. (Holdorf) Storm. Bob graduated from Algoma High School in 1945, and served in the U.S. Army during WWII. He graduated from Michigan Technological University with a bachelor’s in Civil Engineering and attended the University of Wisconsin in a graduate program. Bob married Carole J. Heidmann, the light of his life for over 64 years, on December 30, 1948, in Algoma. He was employed by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation as Chief Contract Engineer retiring in 1989. Bob was a longtime, active member of the Eastside Evangelical Lutheran Church. He also was a member of the Madison Capital Chordsman Barbershop Chorus taking part in competitions in chorus and quartet groups for over 50 years. He was an officer and member of the Monona School Board for 15 years. He coached and played for many Monona baseball, football, and softball teams and was a co-founder of the Monona Silver Lions football team. Bob was also an avid tennis player.
Bob is survived by his wife, Carole; children, Gail (Eugene) Tubbs, Jill (Daniel) Olson, Cynthia (Erling) Dukerschein, Thomas (Kim) Storm, Heidi (Steven) Jackson, Daniel (Cynthia) Storm, Andrew (Julie) Storm; and Frederick “Rick” Storm; 23 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and siblings, Dawn Peterman, Stuart (Lorraine) Storm, and Steven (Linda) Storm. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Richard; sister, Beulah Hucek; and brothers-in-law, Kurt Peterman and John Hucek.
Funeral services will be held at EASTSIDE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH, 2310 Independence Ln., Madison, at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2013, with the Rev. Glen Schmiege presiding. Burial will be at Highland Memory Gardens. Visitation will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Dr., Madison, from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 20, 2013, and also from 10 a.m. until the time of services at the church on Saturday. Memorials may be directed to the Eastside Evangelical Lutheran Church or the Alzheimer’s and Dementia Alliance of Wisconsin. The family wishes to extend a special thank you to Dr. Albert Musa and staff and the staff of Heritage Monona Memory Care, Catholic Charities Adult Day Center, and the East Shores Adult Day Center. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson East
Funeral & Cremation Care
5203 Monona Drive
(608)221-5420
Events
Visitation
Fri Sep 20, 2013 @ 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Madison • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
Service
Sat Sep 21, 2013 @ 11:00 AM CDT
Eastside Evangelical Lutheran Church (Madison) • 2310 Independence Lane, Madison, WI
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Randy Rote
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Bob was a great person and gave to his community. Many great memories playing for him as a Silver Lion in early 80's. Condolences to the whole family.
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scott peters
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What a privilege to work with Bob and Carole for many years. Bob always made me feel brighter, better, and joyful during our meetings. From those times together, I know Bob always made everyone around him feel the same way. Bless your heart Bob, Carole, and the whole family. Scott Peters
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David Peterson
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Bob was a joy at Eastside Lutheran church. He loved serving as an usher and singing praises to our Lord and Savior in the choir. May the comfort of knowing Bob is now resting at the feet of Jesus with a pure white robe of righteousness bring comfort to his family at this difficult time. Bob was always so friendly and interested in anything I had to say, he will be
missed by many, but never forgotten. David Peterson Isaiah 61:10a
I delight greatly in the Lord; my soul rejoices in my God. For he has clothed me with garments of salvation and arrayed me in a robe of his righteousness
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David Schneider
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What a wonderful man.
In later years, when Dan spoke often about him I could only picture him with that smile of his, crouched in the huddle at the bottom of Maywood Hill during one of our touch football games;
“Ok, Dave you go out in the flat and I’ll try and hit you.” Then he’d wet his passing hand with his tongue and take the snap. I always felt special when he’d run a play for me. Then invariably, of course, I would drop the ball!
The Storms’ household was always open. Whether we were playing hoops against the garage, or were downstairs with battling tops, pool, or a nasty game of ping-pong, the Storms always made me feel at home. It was where I was welcomed to dress on my wedding day while my bride dressed at my house. One year that I was in Madison for the holidays, I went up to their place to say hello on Christmas day. It was standing room only, like Lambeau Field, and I had to literally tiptoe across the floor to avoid stepping on anybody. It takes a special man with a special woman to run an operation like that.
What role models we had! And how lucky we were to have them for so long!
My very best to Carole- Mrs. Storm- and to every one in that wonderful family.
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steve storm
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Barb Burt
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Bob was truly a great man and a wonderful neighbor. His spark for life will live on in the hearts of each of his family members. You are all in my prayers.
Sincerely,
Barb Burt