Robert Craig Blackledge
November 01, 1944 - October 27, 2014
Obituary
Blackledge, Robert C.
MADISON/FT. ATKINSON-Robert C. Blackledge, age 69, of Madison/Ft. Atkinson, passed away on Monday, Oct. 27, 2014. He was born on Nov. 1, 1944, in Mansfield, Ohio, the son of Robert E. and Dorothea (Jewett) Blackledge. He married Janie Lyn Colletti on July 16, 1967, in Lancaster, Calif. Bob served his country as a corporal in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. He was a member of the Monona Fire Department EMS for many years. Bob worked as a respiratory therapist at UW Hospital and retired after 30 years of service. Those who knew Bob best know he would think we have already said too much about him, but we wanted to say it anyway. Bob is survived by his wife, Janie; sons, Scott (Diane) and Jason; grandchildren, Alaina, Grady, Hawk and Cambell; and sisters, Diana (Steven) Karles and Susan (Carrol) Wetzel. He was preceded in death by his parents. A memorial gathering will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Dr., Madison, from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m., on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2014. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson East
Funeral & Cremation Care
5203 Monona Drive
(608)221-5420
Events
Memorial Gathering
Sat Nov 1, 2014 @ 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Madison • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
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Memories
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Mike Blackledge
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Bob was my cousin in life and brother in service to our country. He was one of the best guys around!
Cousin Mike Blackledge
WF
Williams Family
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May the family find comfort in loving memories, and in knowing that God is "close to those that are broken at heart; and he saves those who are crushed in spirit." (Psalm 34:18) Our loving Creator, Jehovah God, has promised to soon "swallow up death forever...and wipe the tears from all faces." (Isaiah 25:8) With deepest sympathy.
RC
Roger Boeker, MCL Chaplain
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The Marine Corps League Mourn s the loss of a Leatherneck brother.
AC
Amber Cunningham
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I'm very sorry for the families loss and I'm going to miss Bob saying "hey kiddo, can I get a hug". He had a wonderful heart and he will be missed by many.
KO
Kris Ostrander
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I had the wonderful pleasure of having Bob as my friend for 32 years. We went to MATC together and he was my lab partner in anatomy/physiology class. After school, Bob and I worked at UW Hospital together for 22 years and ironically I became his supervisor for many of them. What a privledge and blessing that was. Bob harassed me daily which I wouldn't have traded for the world:) He always had my back no matter what! His hugs were the best!
Janie and family I'm thinking of you and praying that you find peace in the wonderful memories you have of Bob. He was one of a kind!
Kris Ostrander
NM
Norval Morgan
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To You. Scott and Family - my sincere thoughts and sympathy on the passing of your father and grandfather, These are trying times but the memories will overshadow. Keep up the spirit.
Sincerely - Norval Morgan